New York Knicks 1970-71 Roster and Stats

The 1970-71 New York Knicks season followed their triumphant championship run in 1969-70. The team, led by head coach Red Holzman, aimed to defend their title with a strong core of players, including Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, and Bill Bradley. Despite high expectations, the season presented challenges as injuries and tough competition tested the team’s resilience.

During the regular season, the Knicks finished with a respectable 52-30 record. They secured second place in the Atlantic Division, underscoring their consistency as a competitive force in the NBA. Willis Reed, the Finals MVP from the previous year, faced injury issues, limiting his contributions. However, the team adapted with key performances from Walt Frazier, who continued to establish himself as one of the league’s premier guards, and Dave DeBusschere, whose defensive prowess remained vital.

In the playoffs, the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. They faced the Baltimore Bullets in a rematch of the previous year’s conference finals. However, the absence of a fully healthy Reed proved critical, and the Knicks were eliminated in a hard-fought seven-game series. The Bullets’ 4-3 victory ended the Knicks’ hopes of back-to-back championships.

Despite the playoff disappointment, the 1970-71 season solidified the New York Knicks’ status as one of the NBA’s elite teams. The experience gained and lessons learned would contribute to their continued success in the ensuing years.

Regular Season Record: 52-30
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Eastern Conference Finals: 3-4

New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 1970-71 Season

POINTS

Walt Frazier

21.7

REBOUNDS

Willis Reed

13.8

ASSISTS

Walt Frazier

6.7

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Walt Frazier	80	21.7	6.8	6.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	22.6	5.8	4.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Willis Reed	73	20.9	13.8	2.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	15.7	12.0	2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dave DeBusschere	81	15.6	11.1	2.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	16.4	13.0	1.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dick Barnett	82	15.5	2.9	2.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	19.5	3.2	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Bill Bradley	78	12.4	3.3	3.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	10.5	3.4	3.6	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dave Stallworth	81	9.4	4.4	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	5.3	3.5	0.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cazzie Russell	57	9.2	3.4	1.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	5.6	2.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Riordan	82	4.8	2.0	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	12	3.8	2.5	0.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Phil Jackson	71	4.7	3.3	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	5	1.8	2.0	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0
Greg Fillmore	39	2.6	2.4	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	8	0.0	1.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Eddie Mast	30	2.0	1.8	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	3	1.3	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Price	56	1.5	0.5	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	8	1.5	0.6	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0
Milt Williams	5	0.8	0.0	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0

New York Knicks in the 1971 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs Second Round vs. Atlanta Hawks

In the 1971 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks faced the Baltimore Bullets in the second round, showcasing their tenacity and tactical prowess. Despite a valiant effort, the Knicks fell to the Bullets in a fiercely contested seven-game series. The matchup was highlighted by intense defense and standout performances from both teams, ultimately ending the Knicks' hopes of returning to the NBA Finals that year.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Mar 25, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 112-101	Bill Bradley (25 pts)
Mar 27, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 113-104	Walt Frazier (29 pts)
Mar 28, 1971	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 110-95	Walt Frazier (29 pts)
Mar 30, 1971	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 113-107	Walt Frazier (26 pts)
Apr 01, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 111-107	Dave DeBusschere (29 pts)

1971 Conference Championship vs. Baltimore Bullets

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 06, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 112-111	Walt Frazier (24 pts)
Apr 09, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 107-88	Dick Barnett (29 pts)
Apr 11, 1971	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 114-88	Walt Frazier (17 pts)
Apr 14, 1971	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 101-80	Walt Frazier (16 pts)
Apr 16, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 89-84	Walt Frazier (28 pts)
Apr 18, 1971	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 113-96	Dave DeBusschere (24 pts)
Apr 19, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	L 93-91	Dick Barnett (26 pts)

New York Knicks 1970-71 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1970-71 season for the New York Knicks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 13, 1970	vs. Boston Celtics	W 114-107	Willis Reed (35 pts)
Oct 14, 1970	@ Cincinnati Royals	W 128-104	Cazzie Russell (29 pts)
Oct 17, 1970	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 99-96	Dave DeBusschere (22 pts)
Oct 20, 1970	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 115-100	Willis Reed (29 pts)
Oct 22, 1970	vs. San Francisco Warriors	W 95-92	Cazzie Russell (20 pts)
Oct 23, 1970	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 98-92	Willis Reed (25 pts)
Oct 24, 1970	vs. Cincinnati Royals	W 115-103	Dave DeBusschere (24 pts)
Oct 27, 1970	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 117-104	Dave DeBusschere (22 pts)
Oct 28, 1970	@ Boston Celtics	W 126-89	Willis Reed (22 pts)
Oct 29, 1970	vs. San Diego Rockets	W 114-107	Dick Barnett (26 pts)
Oct 31, 1970	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 107-89	Walt Frazier (22 pts)
Nov 02, 1970	@ San Francisco Warriors	W 111-99	Walt Frazier (27 pts)
Nov 04, 1970	@ San Diego Rockets	W 109-100	Walt Frazier (25 pts)
Nov 06, 1970	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 106-104	Willis Reed (24 pts)
Nov 08, 1970	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 125-113	Willis Reed (28 pts)
Nov 10, 1970	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 93-91	Willis Reed (32 pts)
Nov 12, 1970	vs. Baltimore Bullets	L 110-108	Willis Reed (34 pts)
Nov 13, 1970	@ Chicago Bulls	W 106-98	Dave DeBusschere (24 pts)
Nov 14, 1970	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 126-94	Walt Frazier (23 pts)
Nov 17, 1970	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 103-100	Willis Reed (19 pts)
Nov 18, 1970	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 113-106	Walt Frazier (24 pts)
Nov 19, 1970	vs. Cincinnati Royals	L 106-98	Walt Frazier (28 pts)
Nov 21, 1970	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 102-94	Dick Barnett (24 pts)
Nov 24, 1970	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 128-119	Walt Frazier (33 pts)
Nov 25, 1970	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 114-111	Willis Reed (35 pts)
Nov 27, 1970	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 103-94	Willis Reed (34 pts)
Nov 28, 1970	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 100-99	Dave DeBusschere (21 pts)
Dec 01, 1970	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 114-109	Willis Reed (35 pts)
Dec 02, 1970	@ Detroit Pistons	L 101-82	Willis Reed (17 pts)
Dec 04, 1970	@ Buffalo Braves	L 97-91	Willis Reed (31 pts)
Dec 05, 1970	vs. Buffalo Braves	W 117-93	Walt Frazier (23 pts)
Dec 08, 1970	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 139-121	Willis Reed (37 pts)
Dec 12, 1970	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 118-101	Willis Reed (25 pts)
Dec 13, 1970	vs. San Francisco Warriors	L 101-94	Walt Frazier (24 pts)
Dec 15, 1970	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 110-92	Walt Frazier (25 pts)
Dec 16, 1970	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 108-84	Walt Frazier (22 pts)
Dec 19, 1970	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 98-87	Dave Stallworth (22 pts)
Dec 20, 1970	@ Phoenix Suns	W 133-118	Walt Frazier (26 pts)
Dec 22, 1970	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 119-108	Dave DeBusschere (27 pts)
Dec 25, 1970	vs. Buffalo Braves	W 115-102	Dick Barnett (24 pts)
Dec 27, 1970	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 110-105	Walt Frazier (33 pts)
Dec 30, 1970	vs. San Francisco Warriors	W 111-103	Walt Frazier (29 pts)
Jan 02, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 112-108	Walt Frazier (28 pts)
Jan 06, 1971	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 127-94	Cazzie Russell (18 pts)
Jan 07, 1971	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 116-106	Walt Frazier (23 pts)
Jan 09, 1971	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 114-96	Dick Barnett (23 pts)
Jan 14, 1971	@ Phoenix Suns	L 107-88	Dave DeBusschere (23 pts)
Jan 16, 1971	@ San Francisco Warriors	L 102-93	Walt Frazier (21 pts)
Jan 19, 1971	vs. San Diego Rockets	W 117-113	Bill Bradley (27 pts)
Jan 20, 1971	@ Chicago Bulls	L 109-103	Walt Frazier (30 pts)
Jan 23, 1971	vs. Boston Celtics	W 128-107	Walt Frazier (32 pts)
Jan 24, 1971	@ Detroit Pistons	W 117-105	Willis Reed (24 pts)
Jan 26, 1971	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 107-98	Willis Reed (35 pts)
Jan 27, 1971	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 116-108	Walt Frazier (26 pts)
Jan 29, 1971	@ Boston Celtics	W 118-111	Willis Reed (29 pts)
Jan 30, 1971	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 106-105	Walt Frazier (28 pts)
Jan 31, 1971	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 125-95	Walt Frazier (29 pts)
Feb 02, 1971	vs. Cincinnati Royals	W 115-108	Willis Reed (27 pts)
Feb 05, 1971	@ Detroit Pistons	L 108-99	Willis Reed (35 pts)
Feb 06, 1971	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 109-102	Cazzie Russell (25 pts)
Feb 07, 1971	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 127-99	Dick Barnett (20 pts)
Feb 09, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 114-109	Willis Reed (24 pts)
Feb 10, 1971	@ Buffalo Braves	L 106-99	Dick Barnett (21 pts)
Feb 12, 1971	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 125-116	Walt Frazier (33 pts)
Feb 13, 1971	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 114-97	Dick Barnett (30 pts)
Feb 16, 1971	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 130-115	Willis Reed (23 pts)
Feb 18, 1971	@ San Diego Rockets	W 116-115	Walt Frazier (36 pts)
Feb 20, 1971	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 108-94	Bill Bradley (23 pts)
Feb 23, 1971	vs. San Diego Rockets	L 126-109	Dick Barnett (24 pts)
Feb 24, 1971	@ Cincinnati Royals	W 125-105	Walt Frazier (26 pts)
Feb 27, 1971	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 113-102	Willis Reed (35 pts)
Feb 28, 1971	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 110-104	Walt Frazier (25 pts)
Mar 02, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 109-95	Willis Reed (21 pts)
Mar 05, 1971	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 121-116	Willis Reed (26 pts)
Mar 06, 1971	vs. Boston Celtics	W 112-104	Walt Frazier (39 pts)
Mar 07, 1971	@ Boston Celtics	W 116-110	Walt Frazier (34 pts)
Mar 09, 1971	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	L 114-99	Walt Frazier (19 pts)
Mar 10, 1971	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 120-118	Dave DeBusschere (29 pts)
Mar 13, 1971	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 108-103	Dave DeBusschere (33 pts)
Mar 16, 1971	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 115-82	Walt Frazier (22 pts)
Mar 18, 1971	@ Phoenix Suns	W 131-123	Dick Barnett (30 pts)
Mar 21, 1971	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 101-98	Cazzie Russell (16 pts)

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