The 2021-22 NBA season for the New York Knicks was a rollercoaster of performances, ultimately leading to a disappointing conclusion. Coming off a promising 2020-21 season where they secured the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference, expectations were high. However, the Knicks struggled to replicate their previous success, finishing the season with a 37-45 record, which placed them 11th in the East, missing the playoffs.
The season began with optimism, especially after the acquisitions of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, intended to bolster their offense. The Knicks started strong, holding a 5-1 record in their first six games. However, inconsistency plagued the team as they battled injuries and underwhelming performances, particularly from Walker, who was eventually removed from the rotation before being reinstated. Julius Randle, the team’s star, also experienced a decline in performance compared to his All-NBA form from the prior year.
Despite these challenges, there were bright spots. RJ Barrett showed significant development, averaging over 20 points per game post-All-Star break, indicating potential for future growth. Additionally, rookie Quentin Grimes emerged as a promising talent with his defensive tenacity and shooting ability.
Ultimately, the Knicks’ season was marked by inconsistency, unmet expectations, and a need for a more cohesive unit moving forward. As they enter the offseason, the focus will be on strengthening their roster and building around their young talents to return to playoff contention.
- Regular Season Record: 37-45
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Julius Randle | 72 | 20.1 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 30.8 | |||||||
| RJ Barrett | 70 | 20.0 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 34.2 | |||||||
| Evan Fournier | 80 | 14.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 38.9 | |||||||
| Derrick Rose | 26 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 40.2 | |||||||
| Alec Burks | 81 | 11.7 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 40.4 | |||||||
| Kemba Walker | 37 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 36.7 | |||||||
| Immanuel Quickley | 78 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 34.6 | |||||||
| Obi Toppin | 72 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 30.8 | |||||||
| Mitchell Robinson | 72 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Cam Reddish | 15 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 25.8 | |||||||
| Quentin Grimes | 46 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 38.1 | |||||||
| Taj Gibson | 52 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 39.5 | |||||||
| Kevin Knox | 13 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 35.7 | |||||||
| Nerlens Noel | 25 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Miles McBride | 40 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Jericho Sims | 41 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Damyean Dotson | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Wayne Selden | 3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Ryan Arcidiacono | 10 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 44.4 | |||||||
| Danuel House Jr. | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Matt Mooney | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Feron Hunt | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tyler Hall | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
New York Knicks 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 138-134 | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | W 121-96 | |
| Oct 24, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 110-104 | |
| Oct 26, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-99 | |
| Oct 28, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-103 | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 123-117 | |
| Nov 01, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 113-104 | |
| Nov 03, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-98 | |
| Nov 05, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-98 | |
| Nov 07, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 126-109 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-100 | |
| Nov 12, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-96 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 92-84 | |
| Nov 17, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 20, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 106-99 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 109-103 | |
| Nov 23, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-100 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 118-97 | |
| Nov 27, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 99-90 | |
| Nov 30, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 112-110 | |
| Dec 02, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 119-115 | |
| Dec 04, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 113-99 | |
| Dec 07, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 121-109 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 122-102 | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 90-87 | |
| Dec 12, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-97 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 105-96 | |
| Dec 16, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 116-103 | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-107 | |
| Dec 21, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-91 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 124-117 | |
| Dec 25, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 101-87 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-88 | |
| Dec 29, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-85 | |
| Dec 31, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 95-80 | |
| Jan 02, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 120-105 | |
| Jan 04, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-94 | |
| Jan 06, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 108-105 | |
| Jan 08, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-75 | |
| Jan 10, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 111-96 | |
| Jan 12, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 108-85 | |
| Jan 15, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 117-108 | |
| Jan 17, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 97-87 | |
| Jan 18, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-110 | |
| Jan 20, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 102-91 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-102 | |
| Jan 24, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 95-93 | |
| Jan 26, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-96 | |
| Jan 28, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-108 | |
| Jan 31, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 116-96 | |
| Feb 02, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 120-108 | |
| Feb 05, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 122-115 | |
| Feb 07, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | L 113-104 | |
| Feb 08, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 132-115 | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 116-114 | |
| Feb 12, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-103 | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 127-123 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 111-106 | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | L 115-100 | |
| Feb 27, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 125-109 | |
| Mar 02, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 123-108 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-114 | |
| Mar 06, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 116-93 | |
| Mar 07, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 131-115 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-77 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 118-114 | |
| Mar 13, 2022 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 110-107 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 128-98 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 20, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 108-93 | |
| Mar 22, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 117-111 | |
| Mar 23, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 121-106 | |
| Mar 25, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-103 | |
| Mar 27, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-102 | |
| Mar 28, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 109-104 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 125-114 | |
| Apr 02, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 119-101 | |
| Apr 03, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 118-88 | |
| Apr 06, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 110-98 | |
| Apr 08, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-92 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 105-94 |