The 1999-00 New York Knicks season was marked by consistency and competitive performance in the NBA. Following their Eastern Conference Championship appearance the previous year, the Knicks sought to build on their success with Jeff Van Gundy at the helm. They finished the regular season with a solid 50-32 record, securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference.
The team’s roster featured key players such as Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston, and Latrell Sprewell. Their balanced offensive and defensive strategies were critical to their success. Houston and Sprewell provided scoring prowess on the wings, while Ewing, despite battling injuries, remained a pivotal force in the paint.
In the playoffs, the Knicks faced the Toronto Raptors in the first round, sweeping them in a decisive 3-0 series victory. They then progressed to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they squared off against the Miami Heat. This series was particularly intense, characterized by strong defense and physical play, ultimately resulting in a 4-3 series win for the Knicks.
Their playoff run concluded in the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were defeated by the Indiana Pacers in a 4-2 series loss. The season highlighted the Knicks’ resilience and ability to remain competitive in the post-Michael Jordan era, solidifying their status as a formidable playoff contender.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Eastern Conference Finals: 2-4
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Allan Houston | 82 | 19.7 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 43.6 | 16 | 17.6 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 50.0 |
| Latrell Sprewell | 82 | 18.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 34.6 | 16 | 18.7 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Patrick Ewing | 62 | 15.0 | 9.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 14 | 14.6 | 9.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Larry Johnson | 70 | 10.7 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 16 | 11.3 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 39.4 |
| Marcus Camby | 59 | 10.2 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 49.9 | 16 | 4.8 | 6.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Kurt Thomas | 80 | 8.0 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 33.3 | 16 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Ward | 72 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 38.6 | 16 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 39.6 |
| John Wallace | 60 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Childs | 71 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 35.6 | 16 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 32.1 |
| Andrew Lang | 19 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Rick Brunson | 37 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 15.4 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Etdrick Bohannon | 2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| DeMarco Johnson | 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Chris Dudley | 47 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Mirsad Türkcan | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| David Wingate | 7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the first round of the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks faced off against the Toronto Raptors, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Led by the veteran leadership of Patrick Ewing and the scoring prowess of Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell, the Knicks demonstrated their defensive tenacity and playoff experience. This victory set the stage for a second-round matchup against their rivals, the Miami Heat.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 92-88 | |
| Apr 26, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 84-83 | |
| Apr 30, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 87-80 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Miami Heat
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks faced the Miami Heat in a thrilling Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. The series went to a decisive Game 7, where the Knicks triumphed 83-82 in Miami, thanks to a standout performance from Latrell Sprewell and a clutch jumper by Allan Houston. This victory marked the third consecutive year the Knicks had eliminated the Heat in the playoffs, solidifying their fierce rivalry.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 87-83 | |
| May 09, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 82-76 | |
| May 12, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | L 77-76 | |
| May 14, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 91-83 | |
| May 17, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 87-81 | |
| May 19, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 72-70 | |
| May 21, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 83-82 |
2000 Conference Championship vs. Indiana Pacers
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they faced off against the Indiana Pacers. Despite a valiant effort led by stars like Patrick Ewing and Latrell Sprewell, the Knicks fell short, losing the series 4-2. This marked the end of a strong postseason run, as the Pacers advanced to the NBA Finals, leaving the Knicks to regroup for future campaigns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-88 | |
| May 25, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-84 | |
| May 27, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 98-95 | |
| May 29, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 91-89 | |
| May 31, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-79 | |
| Jun 02, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 93-80 |
New York Knicks 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-84 | |
| Nov 03, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 84-74 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-91 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-93 | |
| Nov 08, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-101 | |
| Nov 11, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 93-90 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | L 80-74 | |
| Nov 14, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 94-88 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-95 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-90 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 96-81 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 86-79 | |
| Nov 23, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-95 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 99-96 | |
| Nov 29, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-82 | |
| Nov 30, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 74-70 | |
| Dec 02, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 84-80 | |
| Dec 04, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-82 | |
| Dec 05, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 80-78 | |
| Dec 07, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 89-83 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 85-78 | |
| Dec 12, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-97 | |
| Dec 14, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-90 | |
| Dec 16, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-93 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 95-83 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 112-109 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 91-90 | |
| Dec 25, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 101-90 | |
| Dec 28, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 89-83 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 89-86 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 96-88 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | W 94-86 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-86 | |
| Jan 11, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 95-88 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-108 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 91-79 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-94 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 90-89 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 96-83 | |
| Jan 24, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 112-106 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 98-96 | |
| Jan 30, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 120-111 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 98-77 | |
| Feb 03, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-88 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 94-80 | |
| Feb 07, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 95-85 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-103 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 91-70 | |
| Feb 16, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 93-89 | |
| Feb 19, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 87-73 | |
| Feb 21, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 87-76 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-88 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 84-79 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 89-88 | |
| Feb 28, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 85-76 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 83-70 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 88-79 | |
| Mar 07, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 111-86 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | L 118-113 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 82-77 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 93-80 | |
| Mar 14, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 91-85 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 118-99 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-85 | |
| Mar 21, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 95-91 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 78-67 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 95-83 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-89 | |
| Mar 28, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-95 | |
| Mar 29, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 110-95 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 89-83 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-82 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 101-92 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | W 96-89 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 95-94 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 83-81 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 91-89 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 86-71 | |
| Apr 15, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-96 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 100-88 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-85 |