The 2022-23 New York Knicks season was marked by a return to playoff contention, finishing with a record of 47-35. Under head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks showcased a disciplined defensive approach while making significant strides on offense. The team benefited from the addition of point guard Jalen Brunson, who provided much-needed stability and playmaking, averaging 24 points and 6 assists per game.
Julius Randle continued to be a cornerstone for the Knicks, earning an All-Star selection and averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds per game. His performance was crucial in leading the team back to the postseason. R.J. Barrett also showed growth, contributing 19 points per game and improving his efficiency from beyond the arc, adding depth to the Knicks’ offensive options.
The Knicks secured the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, advancing to the playoffs where they faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. The series was a hard-fought battle, but the Knicks’ cohesive team play and defensive prowess allowed them to defeat the Cavaliers in six games. In the second round, the Knicks faced the more experienced Miami Heat, where they were ultimately eliminated in a competitive six-game series.
The 2022-23 season was a significant step forward for the Knicks, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level and laying a solid foundation for future success. The development of young talent and strategic roster additions have positioned the Knicks as a formidable team in the Eastern Conference moving forward.
- Regular Season Record: 47-35
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4
New York Knicks Roster and Stats for 2022-23 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Julius Randle | 77 | 25.1 | 10.0 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 34.3 | 10 | 16.6 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 25.8 |
| Jalen Brunson | 68 | 24.0 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 41.6 | 11 | 27.8 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 32.5 |
| RJ Barrett | 73 | 19.6 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 31.0 | 11 | 19.3 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 32.8 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 81 | 14.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 37.0 | 8 | 9.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| Quentin Grimes | 71 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 38.6 | 9 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 24.3 |
| Josh Hart | 25 | 10.2 | 7.0 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 51.9 | 11 | 10.4 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 31.3 |
| Cam Reddish | 20 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 30.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Obi Toppin | 67 | 7.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 34.4 | 11 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 30.2 |
| Mitchell Robinson | 59 | 7.4 | 9.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 11 | 6.5 | 9.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Evan Fournier | 27 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 30.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Derrick Rose | 27 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 30.2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 82 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 21.6 | 11 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Miles McBride | 64 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 29.9 | 8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Jericho Sims | 52 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 13 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Trevor Keels | 3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | 11 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
New York Knicks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks showcased resilience and depth, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a hard-fought series. Key performances from Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle propelled the Knicks, with their defense standing out as they effectively contained Cleveland's offensive threats. This victory marked a significant step forward for the franchise, reinvigorating their fan base with hopes of a deep playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-97 | |
| Apr 18, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-90 | |
| Apr 21, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-79 | |
| Apr 23, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-93 | |
| Apr 26, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-95 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Miami Heat
In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks advanced to the second round, marking a notable step forward for the franchise. Facing off against the Miami Heat, the Knicks showcased a gritty performance, with Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle leading the charge. Despite their tenacity, the series highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in outside shooting and bench depth, as they ultimately fell to a more experienced Miami squad.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 108-101 | |
| May 02, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 111-105 | |
| May 06, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-86 | |
| May 08, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-101 | |
| May 10, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 112-103 | |
| May 12, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 96-92 |
New York Knicks 2022-23 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2022-23 season for the New York Knicks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 115-112 | |
| Oct 21, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 130-106 | |
| Oct 24, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-102 | |
| Oct 26, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 134-131 | |
| Oct 28, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-108 | |
| Oct 30, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-108 | |
| Nov 02, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 112-99 | |
| Nov 04, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-104 | |
| Nov 05, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 133-118 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-107 | |
| Nov 09, 2022 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 112-85 | |
| Nov 11, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 121-112 | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 145-135 | |
| Nov 15, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | W 118-111 | |
| Nov 16, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 106-103 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-101 | |
| Nov 20, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 116-95 | |
| Nov 21, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 129-119 | |
| Nov 25, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 132-129 | |
| Nov 27, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 127-123 | |
| Nov 29, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 140-110 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-103 | |
| Dec 03, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 121-100 | |
| Dec 04, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-81 | |
| Dec 07, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 113-89 | |
| Dec 09, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 121-102 | |
| Dec 11, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-99 | |
| Dec 14, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 128-120 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 114-91 | |
| Dec 18, 2022 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 109-106 | |
| Dec 20, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 132-94 | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 113-106 | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 118-117 | |
| Dec 25, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-112 | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 126-121 | |
| Dec 29, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 122-115 | |
| Dec 31, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 108-88 | |
| Jan 02, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 102-83 | |
| Jan 04, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 117-114 | |
| Jan 06, 2023 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 112-108 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-107 | |
| Jan 11, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-113 | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | @ Washington Wizards | W 112-108 | |
| Jan 15, 2023 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-104 | |
| Jan 16, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 123-121 | |
| Jan 18, 2023 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 116-105 | |
| Jan 20, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 139-124 | |
| Jan 22, 2023 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 125-116 | |
| Jan 24, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-103 | |
| Jan 26, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | W 120-117 | |
| Jan 28, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 122-115 | |
| Jan 31, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 129-123 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 106-104 | |
| Feb 04, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 134-128 | |
| Feb 05, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-97 | |
| Feb 07, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-98 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-108 | |
| Feb 11, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 126-120 | |
| Feb 13, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 124-106 | |
| Feb 15, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 122-101 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | @ Washington Wizards | W 115-109 | |
| Feb 25, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 128-106 | |
| Feb 27, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-94 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 142-118 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | W 122-120 | |
| Mar 05, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | W 131-129 | |
| Mar 07, 2023 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 112-105 | |
| Mar 09, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 122-117 | |
| Mar 11, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-95 | |
| Mar 12, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-108 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-107 | |
| Mar 18, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 116-110 | |
| Mar 20, 2023 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 140-134 | |
| Mar 22, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 127-120 | |
| Mar 23, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-106 | |
| Mar 27, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 137-115 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 101-92 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 130-116 | |
| Apr 02, 2023 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 118-109 | |
| Apr 05, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 138-129 | |
| Apr 07, 2023 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 113-105 | |
| Apr 09, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 141-136 |