The 1992-93 NBA season was a notable one for the New York Knicks, who were under the leadership of head coach Pat Riley. The team finished the regular season with an impressive 60-22 record, claiming the Atlantic Division title and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference. This marked one of the most successful regular seasons in franchise history, driven by their defensive prowess and the standout play of All-Star center Patrick Ewing.
Patrick Ewing was the cornerstone of the team, averaging 24.2 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. The Knicks were also bolstered by the strong performances of John Starks, Charles Oakley, and Anthony Mason, who contributed significantly to both ends of the court. Their defense, a hallmark of Riley’s coaching style, was particularly formidable, allowing the fewest points per game in the league.
In the playoffs, the Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers in the first round and the Charlotte Hornets in the semifinals. However, their championship aspirations were thwarted by the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, in a competitive six-game series. Despite the playoff exit, the 1992-93 season solidified the Knicks’ status as a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference and set the stage for continued success in the ensuing years.
- Regular Season Record: 60-22
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Eastern Conference Finals: 2-4
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 1992-93 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Patrick Ewing | 81 | 24.2 | 12.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 14.2 | 15 | 25.5 | 10.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 100.0 |
| John Starks | 80 | 17.5 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 32.1 | 15 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 6.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 37.3 |
| Charles Smith | 81 | 12.4 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 15 | 11.1 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Mason | 81 | 10.3 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 15 | 12.5 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Rolando Blackman | 60 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 42.5 | 15 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 26.7 |
| Doc Rivers | 77 | 7.8 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 31.7 | 15 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 35.5 |
| Tony Campbell | 58 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 40.0 | 2 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Oakley | 82 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 15 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Greg Anthony | 70 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 15 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 21.4 |
| Hubert Davis | 50 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 31.6 | 7 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Bo Kimble | 9 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Herb Williams | 55 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Eric Anderson | 16 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
New York Knicks in the 1993 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Indiana Pacers
In the first round of the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks faced the Indiana Pacers, securing a 3-1 series victory. Led by Patrick Ewing's dominant performances, the Knicks showcased their defensive prowess, which was a hallmark of coach Pat Riley's strategy. This victory set the stage for a deep playoff run, as New York aimed to capitalize on their strong regular season finish.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 107-104 | |
| May 02, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 101-91 | |
| May 04, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 116-93 | |
| May 06, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 109-100 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Charlotte Hornets
In the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks showcased their defensive prowess in the second round against the Charlotte Hornets. Led by Patrick Ewing, the Knicks dominated the series, sweeping the Hornets 4-0. Their combination of physical defense and Ewing's leadership set the tone for their deep playoff run that year.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 111-95 | |
| May 12, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 105-101 | |
| May 14, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 110-106 | |
| May 16, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 94-92 | |
| May 18, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 105-101 |
1993 Conference Championship vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals, facing off against the Chicago Bulls. Despite showcasing a strong defensive lineup and taking a 2-0 series lead, the Knicks ultimately fell short, losing the series 4-2 to a Bulls team led by Michael Jordan. This series was notable for its intense physical play and marked another chapter in the fierce Knicks-Bulls rivalry of the 1990s.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-90 | |
| May 25, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 96-91 | |
| May 29, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-83 | |
| May 31, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-95 | |
| Jun 02, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 97-94 | |
| Jun 04, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-88 |
New York Knicks 1992-93 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1992-93 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-94 | |
| Nov 07, 1992 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 89-85 | |
| Nov 10, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 99-96 | |
| Nov 13, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | L 106-104 | |
| Nov 14, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 85-80 | |
| Nov 16, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-94 | |
| Nov 17, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 100-90 | |
| Nov 19, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-91 | |
| Nov 21, 1992 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 92-77 | |
| Nov 24, 1992 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 98-88 | |
| Nov 25, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-78 | |
| Nov 28, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 112-75 | |
| Nov 29, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 92-76 | |
| Dec 01, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-85 | |
| Dec 03, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-90 | |
| Dec 05, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-98 | |
| Dec 08, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 100-88 | |
| Dec 10, 1992 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 110-103 | |
| Dec 12, 1992 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-88 | |
| Dec 14, 1992 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 106-89 | |
| Dec 15, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-94 | |
| Dec 18, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | W 113-87 | |
| Dec 19, 1992 | vs. Miami Heat | W 91-87 | |
| Dec 25, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-77 | |
| Dec 26, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-100 | |
| Dec 29, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 97-91 | |
| Dec 30, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 94-90 | |
| Jan 02, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-97 | |
| Jan 05, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 95-91 | |
| Jan 08, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 95-94 | |
| Jan 10, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-97 | |
| Jan 12, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 104-93 | |
| Jan 13, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-92 | |
| Jan 15, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-93 | |
| Jan 16, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-102 | |
| Jan 18, 1993 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 106-103 | |
| Jan 20, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 114-91 | |
| Jan 22, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-91 | |
| Jan 26, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-90 | |
| Jan 28, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 110-105 | |
| Feb 02, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 105-100 | |
| Feb 04, 1993 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-101 | |
| Feb 05, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 07, 1993 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-82 | |
| Feb 08, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-115 | |
| Feb 11, 1993 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 125-95 | |
| Feb 12, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-98 | |
| Feb 14, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-100 | |
| Feb 16, 1993 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 117-87 | |
| Feb 17, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 124-116 | |
| Feb 23, 1993 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-91 | |
| Feb 24, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 91-90 | |
| Feb 26, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-80 | |
| Feb 28, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-76 | |
| Mar 02, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 107-98 | |
| Mar 04, 1993 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 125-111 | |
| Mar 08, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 109-107 | |
| Mar 10, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-104 | |
| Mar 12, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | W 109-98 | |
| Mar 14, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 121-90 | |
| Mar 16, 1993 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-99 | |
| Mar 18, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-95 | |
| Mar 21, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-96 | |
| Mar 23, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 121-92 | |
| Mar 25, 1993 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-87 | |
| Mar 26, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-95 | |
| Mar 28, 1993 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 94-84 | |
| Mar 30, 1993 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-87 | |
| Apr 01, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 91-83 | |
| Apr 02, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 123-107 | |
| Apr 04, 1993 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 108-103 | |
| Apr 06, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-104 | |
| Apr 08, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-88 | |
| Apr 11, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-90 | |
| Apr 13, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 93-85 | |
| Apr 14, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 111-107 | |
| Apr 16, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-94 | |
| Apr 17, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-85 | |
| Apr 20, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 109-97 | |
| Apr 21, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 105-74 | |
| Apr 23, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-84 | |
| Apr 25, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 89-84 |