1977-78 New York Knicks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 43-39
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 2-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Philadelphia 76ers 4-0
Coach: Willis Reed (43-39)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 626,815, Avg. 15,288 in 41 home dates
1977-78 New York Knicks StatisticsTeam Record: 43-39
Finishing 2nd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 2-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Philadelphia 76ers 4-0
Coach: Willis Reed (43-39)
Location: New York, New York
Attendance: 626,815, Avg. 15,288 in 41 home dates
1977-78 New York Knicks Results
The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1977-78 season with a record of 43 wins and 39 losses, finishing second in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-4.
The Knicks scored 9,300 points and yielded 9,345, most in the circuit. Bob McAdoo tossed in a team-leading 2,097 points for New York and contributed 1,010 rebounds. Ray Williams dished out 363 assists for the squad.
On defense, Butch Beard added 117 steals, while Bob McAdoo blocked 126 shots.
Willis Reed coached the team. The 1977-78 New York Knicks lost in the conference semifinals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butch Beard | G | May 4, 1947 | 6'3" | 185 | Louisville | Hardinsburg, KY USA |
| Ticky Burden | G | February 28, 1953 | 6'2" | 185 | Utah | Haines City, FL USA |
| Jim Cleamons | G | September 13, 1949 | 6'3" | 184 | Ohio State | Lincolnton, NC USA |
| Glen Gondrezick | F-G | August 30, 1955 | 6'6" | 218 | UNLV | Boulder, CO USA |
| Spencer Haywood | F-C | April 22, 1949 | 6'8" | 225 | Detroit | Silver City, MS USA |
| Phil Jackson | F-C | September 17, 1945 | 6'8" | 220 | North Dakota | Deer Lodge, MT USA |
| Toby Knight | F | May 3, 1955 | 6'9" | 210 | Notre Dame | Bronx, NY USA |
| Bob McAdoo | C-F | September 25, 1951 | 6'9" | 210 | North Carolina | Greensboro, NC USA |
| Jim McMillian | F | March 11, 1948 | 6'5" | 215 | Columbia | Raeford, NC USA |
| Earl Monroe | G | November 21, 1944 | 6'3" | 185 | Winston-Salem State | Philadelphia, PA USA |
| Lonnie Shelton | F-C | October 19, 1955 | 6'8" | 240 | Oregon State | Bakersfield, CA USA |
| Ray Williams | G | October 14, 1954 | 6'2" | 188 | Minnesota | Mount Vernon, NY USA |
