The 2004-05 New York Knicks season was marked by significant challenges and underwhelming performance. Coached by Lenny Wilkens, who resigned mid-season and was replaced by Herb Williams on an interim basis, the team struggled to find consistency. They finished the regular season with a record of 33-49, placing them fourth in the Atlantic Division and missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year.
The Knicks had high hopes at the start, with Stephon Marbury leading the charge as the team’s star player. Marbury averaged 21.7 points and 8.1 assists per game, but his efforts were not enough to elevate the team into playoff contention. Other key players included Jamal Crawford and Kurt Thomas, who provided support but couldn’t significantly impact the team’s fortunes. The Knicks faced issues with team chemistry and defensive lapses, which contributed to their struggles throughout the season.
Mid-season trades and roster changes, such as acquiring Malik Rose and Maurice Taylor, did little to reverse the team’s fortunes. The season was also notable for the presence of Isiah Thomas in the front office, whose decisions and management style drew criticism from fans and analysts alike. Overall, the 2004-05 season was a period of turbulence for the Knicks, setting the stage for a rebuilding phase in the subsequent years. Despite the challenges, the season provided valuable lessons and insights into the team’s long-term strategies and areas needing improvement.
- Regular Season Record: 33-49
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2004-05 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Stephon Marbury | 82 | 21.7 | 3.0 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 35.4 | |||||||
| Jamal Crawford | 70 | 17.7 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 36.1 | |||||||
| Tim Thomas | 71 | 12.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 40.9 | |||||||
| Allan Houston | 20 | 11.9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 38.8 | |||||||
| Kurt Thomas | 80 | 11.4 | 10.4 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Nazr Mohammed | 54 | 10.9 | 8.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Mike Sweetney | 77 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Malik Rose | 26 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 16.7 | |||||||
| Anfernee Hardaway | 37 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 30.0 | |||||||
| Maurice Taylor | 27 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Trevor Ariza | 80 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 23.1 | |||||||
| Jerome Williams | 79 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jackie Butler | 3 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Moochie Norris | 32 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jermaine Jackson | 21 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jamison Brewer | 18 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Vin Baker | 24 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bruno Šundov | 21 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Shandon Anderson | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks 2004-05 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2004-05 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2004 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 99-93 | |
| Nov 06, 2004 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 107-73 | |
| Nov 09, 2004 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-88 | |
| Nov 12, 2004 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-96 | |
| Nov 13, 2004 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-97 | |
| Nov 16, 2004 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-81 | |
| Nov 18, 2004 | @ Houston Rockets | W 93-92 | |
| Nov 19, 2004 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-101 | |
| Nov 21, 2004 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-88 | |
| Nov 23, 2004 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 104-88 | |
| Nov 24, 2004 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 114-91 | |
| Nov 27, 2004 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 108-102 | |
| Nov 30, 2004 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 110-109 | |
| Dec 01, 2004 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 90-82 | |
| Dec 03, 2004 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 04, 2004 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 107-101 | |
| Dec 07, 2004 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 96-88 | |
| Dec 08, 2004 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 86-79 | |
| Dec 10, 2004 | @ Washington Wizards | L 106-104 | |
| Dec 12, 2004 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 107-96 | |
| Dec 14, 2004 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 87-79 | |
| Dec 15, 2004 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 94-93 | |
| Dec 17, 2004 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-107 | |
| Dec 19, 2004 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 94-93 | |
| Dec 21, 2004 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 123-94 | |
| Dec 22, 2004 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-109 | |
| Dec 26, 2004 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 91-82 | |
| Dec 27, 2004 | @ Orlando Magic | W 119-111 | |
| Dec 29, 2004 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-87 | |
| Jan 01, 2005 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 93-87 | |
| Jan 04, 2005 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 105-98 | |
| Jan 05, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-94 | |
| Jan 08, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-79 | |
| Jan 09, 2005 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 113-105 | |
| Jan 11, 2005 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 88-82 | |
| Jan 15, 2005 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-84 | |
| Jan 17, 2005 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 88-86 | |
| Jan 19, 2005 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-81 | |
| Jan 21, 2005 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 92-91 | |
| Jan 23, 2005 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-96 | |
| Jan 25, 2005 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 133-118 | |
| Jan 28, 2005 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-96 | |
| Jan 29, 2005 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-61 | |
| Jan 31, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 96-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2005 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 96-76 | |
| Feb 04, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 116-115 | |
| Feb 05, 2005 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 114-106 | |
| Feb 07, 2005 | @ Utah Jazz | W 102-99 | |
| Feb 09, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | L 116-110 | |
| Feb 11, 2005 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-94 | |
| Feb 13, 2005 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 102-99 | |
| Feb 14, 2005 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-105 | |
| Feb 16, 2005 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-90 | |
| Feb 22, 2005 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 97-88 | |
| Feb 24, 2005 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-101 | |
| Feb 26, 2005 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 90-79 | |
| Feb 28, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 117-115 | |
| Mar 04, 2005 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-89 | |
| Mar 06, 2005 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-99 | |
| Mar 08, 2005 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 93-83 | |
| Mar 13, 2005 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 90-80 | |
| Mar 15, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | L 98-96 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-92 | |
| Mar 19, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-82 | |
| Mar 21, 2005 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 88-75 | |
| Mar 23, 2005 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 107-82 | |
| Mar 25, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-101 | |
| Mar 26, 2005 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-96 | |
| Mar 28, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-100 | |
| Mar 29, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-107 | |
| Apr 01, 2005 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 93-91 | |
| Apr 03, 2005 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-102 | |
| Apr 05, 2005 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 97-79 | |
| Apr 07, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-98 | |
| Apr 08, 2005 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 102-94 | |
| Apr 10, 2005 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 113-112 | |
| Apr 12, 2005 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 105-93 | |
| Apr 14, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 95-89 | |
| Apr 16, 2005 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-98 | |
| Apr 17, 2005 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 139-135 | |
| Apr 19, 2005 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-91 | |
| Apr 20, 2005 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 113-105 |