The 2011-12 New York Knicks season was marked by significant roster changes and a memorable mid-season performance. The team finished with a 36-30 record in the lockout-shortened 66-game season, securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. This season was notable for the emergence of Jeremy Lin, a relative unknown who became a global sensation with a series of outstanding performances, a phenomenon dubbed “Linsanity.” Lin’s unexpected rise provided a boost to the Knicks during a period when key players, including Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire, were dealing with injuries.
Under head coach Mike D’Antoni, the Knicks initially struggled with consistency, leading to D’Antoni’s resignation in March. Mike Woodson took over as interim head coach and guided the team to an 18-6 record to finish the regular season. The Knicks’ roster also saw the addition of defensive stalwart Tyson Chandler, whose presence earned him the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. Despite these highlights, the Knicks faced challenges, particularly with injuries that hampered their playoff performance.
In the playoffs, the Knicks faced the Miami Heat in the first round and were eliminated in five games. The series highlighted the team’s need for improved depth and health, as they struggled to compete against the eventual NBA champions. The 2011-12 season was a turning point for the Knicks, as it set the stage for future changes and highlighted both the potential and limitations of the team’s roster. The “Linsanity” era, though brief, left a lasting impact on the franchise and its fanbase.
- Regular Season Record: 36-30
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Carmelo Anthony | 55 | 22.6 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 33.5 | 5 | 27.8 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 22.2 |
| Amar'e Stoudemire | 47 | 17.5 | 7.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 23.8 | 4 | 15.3 | 6.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jeremy Lin | 35 | 14.6 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 32.0 | |||||||
| J.R. Smith | 35 | 12.5 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 34.7 | 5 | 12.2 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 17.9 |
| Tyson Chandler | 62 | 11.3 | 9.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 5 | 6.2 | 9.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Iman Shumpert | 59 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 30.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Novak | 54 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 47.2 | 5 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 57.1 |
| Landry Fields | 66 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 25.6 | 5 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Toney Douglas | 38 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 23.1 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baron Davis | 29 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 30.6 | 4 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Henry Walker | 32 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 31.9 | |||||||
| Josh Harrellson | 37 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 33.9 | 4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jared Jeffries | 39 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 18.7 | 5 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Renaldo Balkman | 14 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Mike Bibby | 39 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 31.8 | 5 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 41.2 |
| Jerome Jordan | 21 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dan Gadzuric | 2 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks in the 2012 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Miami Heat
In the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks faced a formidable opponent in the Miami Heat during the first round. Despite their efforts, the Knicks struggled against the Heat's star-studded lineup, ultimately losing the series 4-1. Carmelo Anthony delivered standout performances, but the team couldn't match the intensity and cohesion of a Miami squad led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 100-67 | |
| Apr 30, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-94 | |
| May 03, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | L 87-70 | |
| May 06, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | W 89-87 | |
| May 09, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 106-94 |
New York Knicks 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2011 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 106-104 | |
| Dec 28, 2011 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 92-78 | |
| Dec 29, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-82 | |
| Dec 31, 2011 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 114-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 90-85 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 118-110 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 99-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-80 | |
| Jan 09, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 91-87 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 85-79 | |
| Jan 12, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 94-83 | |
| Jan 14, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-92 | |
| Jan 16, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 102-93 | |
| Jan 18, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 91-88 | |
| Jan 20, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-86 | |
| Jan 21, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 119-114 | |
| Jan 24, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 111-78 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-81 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | L 97-84 | |
| Jan 31, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 113-86 | |
| Feb 02, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-102 | |
| Feb 03, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 91-89 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 99-92 | |
| Feb 06, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 99-88 | |
| Feb 08, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-93 | |
| Feb 10, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 92-85 | |
| Feb 11, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-98 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 90-87 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 100-85 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 89-85 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 104-97 | |
| Feb 20, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 100-92 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 99-82 | |
| Feb 23, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-88 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-103 | |
| Mar 04, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-111 | |
| Mar 06, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 95-85 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 118-105 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-114 | |
| Mar 11, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-94 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-99 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-79 | |
| Mar 16, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 115-100 | |
| Mar 17, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-88 | |
| Mar 20, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 106-87 | |
| Mar 21, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 82-79 | |
| Mar 23, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-79 | |
| Mar 24, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 101-79 | |
| Mar 26, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 89-80 | |
| Mar 28, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-86 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-90 | |
| Mar 31, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 91-75 | |
| Apr 03, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 112-104 | |
| Apr 05, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | W 96-80 | |
| Apr 08, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-99 | |
| Apr 10, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 98-86 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-107 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 103-65 | |
| Apr 15, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | L 93-85 | |
| Apr 17, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 118-110 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-95 | |
| Apr 20, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-90 | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-112 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 99-93 | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-84 |