The 1957-58 New York Knicks season was a challenging campaign for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under the leadership of head coach Vince Boryla, the Knicks struggled to find consistency throughout the season. They concluded the regular season with a record of 35 wins and 37 losses, placing them fourth in the Eastern Division.
Despite their efforts, the Knicks failed to secure a spot in the playoffs, as only the top three teams from each division advanced. The team’s performance reflected the competitive nature of the Eastern Division, which included strong contenders like the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia Warriors. The Knicks faced difficulties in maintaining a stable roster, and injuries to key players further hampered their progress.
Throughout the season, the Knicks showcased some individual talents. Richie Guerin emerged as one of the standout players, proving to be a reliable scorer and playmaker. He averaged 21.5 points per game and continued to be a pivotal part of the Knicks’ strategy. However, the lack of depth and support from the bench players made it tough for the team to compete against the stronger squads in the league.
Overall, the 1957-58 season was a period of struggle and rebuilding for the New York Knicks. While they showed flashes of potential, the team was unable to translate these into consistent success. Their focus remained on developing their core players and strategizing for better outcomes in the upcoming seasons.
- Regular Season Record: 35-37
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 1957-58 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kenny Sears | 72 | 18.6 | 4.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Willie Naulls | 68 | 18.1 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Richie Guerin | 63 | 16.5 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Carl Braun | 71 | 16.5 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ray Felix | 72 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ron Sobie | 55 | 11.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Guy Sparrow | 72 | 11.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Charlie Tyra | 68 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mel Hutchins | 18 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Phil Jordon | 9 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Larry Friend | 44 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Art Spoelstra | 17 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brendan McCann | 36 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ron Shavlik | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
New York Knicks 1957-58 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1957-58 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 112-95 | |
| Oct 26, 1957 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 131-121 | |
| Nov 03, 1957 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 123-105 | |
| Nov 07, 1957 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 113-101 | |
| Nov 08, 1957 | @ Syracuse Nationals | W 104-99 | |
| Nov 12, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-107 | |
| Nov 13, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | L 124-106 | |
| Nov 15, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 101-99 | |
| Nov 16, 1957 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 109-105 | |
| Nov 19, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 118-115 | |
| Nov 20, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 105-101 | |
| Nov 21, 1957 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 124-123 | |
| Nov 23, 1957 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 119-115 | |
| Nov 26, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 120-110 | |
| Nov 27, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 120-107 | |
| Nov 28, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | W 97-80 | |
| Nov 30, 1957 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 111-83 | |
| Dec 01, 1957 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 03, 1957 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 110-104 | |
| Dec 06, 1957 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 112-97 | |
| Dec 08, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 113-110 | |
| Dec 10, 1957 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 106-103 | |
| Dec 11, 1957 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 135-126 | |
| Dec 14, 1957 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 136-124 | |
| Dec 15, 1957 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-109 | |
| Dec 17, 1957 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 123-117 | |
| Dec 22, 1957 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 126-100 | |
| Dec 25, 1957 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 134-130 | |
| Dec 26, 1957 | @ Boston Celtics | L 120-110 | |
| Dec 27, 1957 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 125-120 | |
| Dec 28, 1957 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 122-115 | |
| Dec 31, 1957 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | W 142-116 | |
| Jan 02, 1958 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 131-98 | |
| Jan 05, 1958 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 101-100 | |
| Jan 07, 1958 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 114-112 | |
| Jan 08, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 123-105 | |
| Jan 09, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | W 136-123 | |
| Jan 10, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 107-104 | |
| Jan 12, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 115-110 | |
| Jan 14, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 117-111 | |
| Jan 17, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 117-116 | |
| Jan 18, 1958 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 123-120 | |
| Jan 19, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 112-108 | |
| Jan 22, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-92 | |
| Jan 24, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | L 125-104 | |
| Jan 25, 1958 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | W 128-116 | |
| Jan 26, 1958 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 109-106 | |
| Jan 27, 1958 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 113-102 | |
| Jan 28, 1958 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 110-102 | |
| Jan 31, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 119-105 | |
| Feb 01, 1958 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 121-114 | |
| Feb 02, 1958 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 131-120 | |
| Feb 04, 1958 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 120-116 | |
| Feb 07, 1958 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | L 105-102 | |
| Feb 08, 1958 | vs. Minneapolis Lakers | W 94-93 | |
| Feb 09, 1958 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 100-98 | |
| Feb 11, 1958 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 107-105 | |
| Feb 12, 1958 | @ Minneapolis Lakers | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 14, 1958 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 103-92 | |
| Feb 15, 1958 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 99-97 | |
| Feb 18, 1958 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 113-111 | |
| Feb 19, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 116-110 | |
| Feb 21, 1958 | @ Philadelphia Warriors | L 117-111 | |
| Feb 22, 1958 | vs. Syracuse Nationals | W 115-112 | |
| Feb 25, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | L 132-110 | |
| Feb 26, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 112-96 | |
| Mar 01, 1958 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-101 | |
| Mar 04, 1958 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-99 | |
| Mar 05, 1958 | @ Syracuse Nationals | L 102-91 | |
| Mar 09, 1958 | vs. Philadelphia Warriors | W 123-81 | |
| Mar 11, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | L 126-119 | |
| Mar 12, 1958 | @ Boston Celtics | W 127-125 |