The Knicks' 2012-13 Campaign
A comprehensive analysis of the 2012-13 New York Knicks season, highlighting their significant achievements and performance metrics.
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Season Overview
Division Champions
The 2012-13 season marked a pivotal moment for the New York Knicks, culminating in their first Atlantic Division title since the 1993-94 season. This achievement underscored a significant resurgence for the franchise.
Record Performance
The team secured a final record of 54 wins and 28 losses (.659 winning percentage). This represented their highest win total since the 1996-97 season and their sole 50-win season in the preceding years.
Playoff Progression
Finishing second in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since the 1999-2000 season. They defeated the Boston Celtics in six games before ultimately falling to the Indiana Pacers in the Conference Semifinals, also in six games.
Key Dates
Draft & Free Agency
The season's foundation was laid during the offseason. Key events included:
- June 28, 2012: The 2012 NBA Draft took place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- July 11, 2012: The NBA Free Agency period commenced, allowing teams to sign new players.
Draft Selections
The Knicks made one selection in the 2012 NBA Draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | School / College / Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 48 | Kostas Papanikolaou | F | 🇬🇷 Greece | Olympiacos B.C. |
Team Roster
| Pos. | No. | Player | Height | Weight | DOB | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 7 | Carmelo Anthony | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 230 lb (104 kg) | 1984-05-29 | Syracuse |
| F/C | 42 | Earl Barron | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | 250 lb (113 kg) | 1981-08-14 | Memphis |
| C | 23 | Marcus Camby | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 1974-03-22 | UMass |
| C | 6 | Tyson Chandler | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 1982-10-02 | Dominguez HS (CA) |
| F | 14 | Chris Copeland | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 1984-03-17 | Colorado |
| G | 2 | Raymond Felton | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 1984-06-26 | North Carolina |
| G | 5 | Jason Kidd | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 1973-03-23 | California |
| F | 3 | Kenyon Martin | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 240 lb (109 kg) | 1977-12-30 | Cincinnati |
| F | 16 | Steve Novak | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 1983-06-13 | Marquette |
| G | 9 | Pablo Prigioni | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1977-05-17 | Argentina |
| F | 55 | Quentin Richardson | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 228 lb (103 kg) | 1980-04-13 | DePaul |
| G/F | 21 | Iman Shumpert | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 1990-06-26 | Georgia Tech |
| G | 8 | J. R. Smith | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 1985-09-09 | St. Benedict's Prep (NJ) |
| F/C | 1 | Amar'e Stoudemire | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 1982-11-16 | Cypress Creek HS (FL) |
| F/C | 36 | Rasheed Wallace | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 1974-09-17 | North Carolina |
| G/F | 4 | James White | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 1982-10-21 | Cincinnati |
Coaching Staff: Head Coach Mike Woodson; Assistants Herb Williams, Darrell Walker, Jim Todd.
League Standings
Atlantic Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | GP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y- | New York Knicks | 54 | 28 | .659 | – | 31–10 | 23–18 | 10–6 | 82 |
| x- | Brooklyn Nets | 49 | 33 | .598 | 5 | 26–15 | 23–18 | 11–5 | 82 |
| x- | Boston Celtics | 41 | 40 | .506 | 12.5 | 27–13 | 14–27 | 7–9 | 81† |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 34 | 48 | .415 | 20 | 23–18 | 11–30 | 7–9 | 82 | |
| Toronto Raptors | 34 | 48 | .415 | 20 | 21–20 | 13–28 | 5–11 | 82 |
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | z-Miami Heat* | 66 | 16 | .805 | – | 82 |
| 2 | y-New York Knicks* | 54 | 28 | .659 | 12.0 | 82 |
| 3 | y-Indiana Pacers* | 49 | 32 | .605 | 16.5 | 81 |
| 4 | x-Brooklyn Nets | 49 | 33 | .598 | 17.0 | 82 |
| 5 | x-Chicago Bulls | 45 | 37 | .549 | 21.0 | 82 |
| 6 | x-Atlanta Hawks | 44 | 38 | .537 | 22.0 | 82 |
| 7 | x-Boston Celtics | 41 | 40 | .506 | 24.5 | 81 |
| 8 | x-Milwaukee Bucks | 38 | 44 | .463 | 28.0 | 82 |
| 9 | Philadelphia 76ers | 34 | 48 | .415 | 32.0 | 82 |
| 10 | Toronto Raptors | 34 | 48 | .415 | 32.0 | 82 |
| 11 | Washington Wizards | 29 | 53 | .354 | 37.0 | 82 |
| 12 | Detroit Pistons | 29 | 53 | .354 | 37.0 | 82 |
| 13 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 24 | 58 | .293 | 42.0 | 82 |
| 14 | Charlotte Bobcats | 21 | 61 | .256 | 45.0 | 82 |
| 15 | Orlando Magic | 20 | 62 | .244 | 46.0 | 82 |
Game Log Analysis
The team's journey through the season, including pre-season, regular season, and playoff games, is detailed below. Performance trends are highlighted by win/loss outcomes.
Pre-season: 3–3
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11 | @ Washington | W 108–101 | Novak (21) | Anthony (5) | Felton (8) | Verizon Center (9,627) | 1–0 |
| 2 | Oct 13 | @ Boston | W 98–95 (OT) | Anthony (23) | Anthony (7) | Felton (7) | XL Center (14,218) | 2–0 |
| 3 | Oct 19 | @ Toronto | L 88–107 | Anthony (24) | Anthony (6) | Prigioni (5) | Bell Centre (22,114) | 2–1 |
| 4 | Oct 20 | @ Boston | L 98–109 | Copeland (34) | Copeland, Thompson (6) | Prigioni (9) | Times Union Center | 2–2 |
| 5 | Oct 22 | @ Philadelphia | L 90–98 | Anthony, Felton (23) | Chandler (11) | Felton, Kidd (4) | Wells Fargo Center (8,831) | 2–3 |
| 6 | Oct 24 | @ Brooklyn | W 97–95 (OT) | Copeland (16) | Anthony (9) | Prigioni (11) | Nassau Coliseum (15,957) | 3–3 |
November: 11–4
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 2 | Miami | W 104–84 | Anthony (30) | Anthony (10) | Felton (9) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 1–0 |
| 2 | Nov 4 | Philadelphia | W 100–84 | Anthony (27) | Smith (9) | Kidd (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 2–0 |
| 3 | Nov 5 | @ Philadelphia | W 110–88 | Anthony (21) | Brewer (10) | Felton (8) | Wells Fargo Center (15,783) | 3–0 |
| 4 | Nov 9 | Dallas | W 104–94 | Anthony (31) | Chandler (9) | Felton (9) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 4–0 |
| 5 | Nov 13 | @ Orlando | W 99–89 | Anthony (25) | Anthony (8) | Felton (5) | Amway Center (18,846) | 5–0 |
| 6 | Nov 15 | @ San Antonio | W 104–100 | Felton (25) | Anthony (12) | Felton (7) | AT&T Center (18,581) | 6–0 |
| 7 | Nov 16 | @ Memphis | L 95–105 | Anthony (20) | Chandler, Smith (7) | Felton (5) | FedEx Forum (17,516) | 6–1 |
| 8 | Nov 18 | Indiana | W 88–76 | Anthony (26) | Anthony, Chandler (9) | Felton (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 7–1 |
| 9 | Nov 20 | @ New Orleans | W 102–80 | Anthony (29) | Chandler (12) | Felton (6) | New Orleans Arena (13,705) | 8–1 |
| 10 | Nov 21 | @ Dallas | L 111–114 | Anthony (23) | Chandler (13) | Felton (11) | American Airlines Center (20,157) | 8–2 |
| 11 | Nov 23 | @ Houston | L 103–131 | Anthony (37) | Chandler (7) | Felton (8) | Toyota Center (18,038) | 8–3 |
| 12 | Nov 25 | Detroit | W 121–100 | Anthony (29) | Smith (10) | Felton (10) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 9–3 |
| 13 | Nov 26 | @ Brooklyn | L 89–96 (OT) | Anthony (35) | Anthony (13) | Felton (5) | Barclays Center (17,732) | 9–4 |
| 14 | Nov 28 | @ Milwaukee | W 102–88 | Anthony (29) | Anthony, Chandler (8) | Felton, Prigioni (7) | Bradley Center (11,439) | 10–4 |
| 15 | Nov 30 | Washington | W 108–87 | Anthony, Smith (20) | Chandler (10) | Smith (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 11–4 |
December: 10–5
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Dec 2 | Phoenix | W 106–99 | Anthony (34) | Chandler (13) | Felton (7) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 12–4 |
| 17 | Dec 5 | @ Charlotte | W 100–98 | Anthony (23) | Chandler (17) | Felton (9) | Time Warner Cable Arena (18,097) | 13–4 |
| 18 | Dec 6 | @ Miami | W 112–92 | Felton (27) | Chandler (9) | Felton (7) | American Airlines Arena (19,740) | 14–4 |
| 19 | Dec 8 | @ Chicago | L 85–93 | Felton (27) | Chandler (18) | Felton (5) | United Center (21,852) | 14–5 |
| 20 | Dec 9 | Denver | W 112–106 | Anthony (34) | Chandler (12) | Kidd (7) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 15–5 |
| 21 | Dec 11 | @ Brooklyn | W 100–97 | Anthony (45) | Chandler (7) | Felton (7) | Barclays Center (17,732) | 16–5 |
| 22 | Dec 13 | L. A. Lakers | W 116–107 | Anthony (30) | Kidd (9) | Felton (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 17–5 |
| 23 | Dec 15 | Cleveland | W 103–102 | Felton (25) | Chandler (10) | Kidd (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 18–5 |
| 24 | Dec 17 | Houston | L 96–109 | Copeland (29) | Chandler (18) | Prigioni (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 18–6 |
| 25 | Dec 19 | Brooklyn | W 100–86 | Anthony (31) | Chandler (12) | Kidd (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 19–6 |
| 26 | Dec 21 | Chicago | L 106–110 | Anthony (29) | Smith (10) | Felton, Kidd, Prigioni (3) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 19–7 |
| 27 | Dec 23 | Minnesota | W 94–91 | Anthony (33) | Chandler (9) | Smith (7) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 20–7 |
| 28 | Dec 25 | @ L. A. Lakers | L 94–100 | Anthony (34) | Chandler (9) | Kidd (7) | Staples Center (18,997) | 20–8 |
| 29 | Dec 26 | @ Phoenix | W 99–97 | Smith (27) | Chandler (12) | Kidd (8) | US Airways Center (15,153) | 21–8 |
| 30 | Dec 28 | @ Sacramento | L 105–106 | Smith (28) | Chandler (18) | Prigioni (9) | Sleep Train Arena (16,407) | 21–9 |
January: 7–6
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Jan 1 | Portland | L 100–105 | Anthony (45) | Smith (11) | Smith (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 21–10 |
| 32 | Jan 3 | San Antonio | W 100–83 | Anthony (23) | Chandler (14) | Prigioni (9) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 22–10 |
| 33 | Jan 5 | @ Orlando | W 114–106 | Anthony (40) | Chandler (12) | Kidd (7) | Amway Center (19,171) | 23–10 |
| 34 | Jan 7 | Boston | L 96–102 | Smith (24) | Chandler (17) | Kidd (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 23–11 |
| 35 | Jan 10 | @ Indiana | L 76–81 | Smith (25) | Chandler (15) | Smith (6) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse (16,568) | 23–12 |
| 36 | Jan 11 | Chicago | L 101–108 | Anthony (39) | Chandler (18) | Prigioni (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 23–13 |
| 37 | Jan 13 | New Orleans | W 100–87 | Anthony (27) | Chandler (12) | Kidd (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 24–13 |
| 38 | Jan 17 | @ Detroit | W 102–87 | Anthony (26) | Chandler (14) | Anthony, Kidd, Smith (4) | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 25–13 |
| 39 | Jan 21 | Brooklyn | L 85–88 | Anthony (29) | Chandler (11) | Anthony (7) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 25–14 |
| 40 | Jan 24 | @ Boston | W 89–86 | Anthony (28) | Anthony, Shumpert (9) | Prigioni (4) | TD Garden (18,624) | 26–14 |
| 41 | Jan 26 | @ Philadelphia | L 80–97 | Anthony (25) | Chandler (10) | Anthony (4) | Wells Fargo Center (20,540) | 26–15 |
| 42 | Jan 27 | Atlanta | W 106–104 | Anthony (42) | Stoudemire (8) | Felton (10) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 27–15 |
| 43 | Jan 30 | Orlando | W 113–97 | Chandler (21) | Anthony, Chandler (7) | Felton (9) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 28–15 |
February: 6–5
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Feb 1 | Milwaukee | W 96–86 | Anthony (25) | Chandler (20) | Felton (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 29–15 |
| 45 | Feb 2 | Sacramento | W 120–81 | Smith (25) | Chandler (20) | Felton (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 30–15 |
| 46 | Feb 4 | Detroit | W 99–85 | Anthony (27) | Chandler (20) | Felton (9) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 31–15 |
| 47 | Feb 6 | @ Washington | L 96–106 | Anthony (31) | Chandler (13) | Felton (4) | Verizon Center (18,263) | 31–16 |
| 48 | Feb 8 | @ Minnesota | W 100–94 | Anthony (36) | Anthony (9) | Kidd, Prigioni, Smith (4) | Target Center (16,542) | 32–16 |
| 49 | Feb 10 | L. A. Clippers | L 88–102 | Anthony (42) | Chandler (11) | Felton (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 32–17 |
| 50 | Feb 13 | Toronto | L 98–100 | Smith (26) | Anthony (12) | Felton (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 32–18 |
| All-Star Break | ||||||||
| 51 | Feb 20 | @ Indiana | L 91–125 | Chandler (19) | Chandler (11) | Prigioni (8) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse (16,123) | 32–19 |
| 52 | Feb 22 | @ Toronto | L 98–100 | Anthony (32) | Chandler, Kidd (7) | Anthony, Kidd, Smith (4) | Air Canada Centre (19,800) | 32–20 |
| 53 | Feb 24 | Philadelphia | W 99–93 | Anthony (29) | Chandler (12) | Prigioni (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 33–20 |
| 54 | Feb 27 | Golden State | W 109–105 | Anthony (35) | Chandler (28) | Anthony (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 34–20 |
March: 12–6
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Mar 1 | @ Washington | W 96–88 | Anthony (30) | Smith (12) | Kidd (5) | Verizon Center (20,308) | 35–20 |
| 56 | Mar 3 | Miami | L 93–99 | Anthony (32) | Smith (12) | Kidd (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 35–21 |
| 57 | Mar 4 | @ Cleveland | W 102–97 | Stoudemire (22) | Chandler (9) | Felton (10) | Quicken Loans Arena (19,784) | 36–21 |
| 58 | Mar 6 | @ Detroit | W 87–77 | Felton (26) | Chandler (11) | Kidd (6) | The Palace of Auburn Hills (16,181) | 37–21 |
| 59 | Mar 7 | Oklahoma City | L 94–95 | Smith (36) | Kidd, Chandler (10) | Felton, Kidd, Smith (3) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 37–22 |
| 60 | Mar 9 | Utah | W 113–84 | Smith (24) | Chandler (9) | Felton (4) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 38–22 |
| 61 | Mar 11 | @ Golden State | L 63–92 | Copeland (15) | Anthony (10) | Felton (4) | Oracle Arena (19,596) | 38–23 |
| 62 | Mar 13 | @ Denver | L 94–117 | Shumpert (20) | Copeland (6) | Smith (8) | Pepsi Center (19,155) | 38–24 |
| 63 | Mar 14 | @ Portland | L 90–105 | Smith (33) | Camby (10) | Prigioni (5) | Rose Garden (20,636) | 38–25 |
| 64 | Mar 17 | @ L. A. Clippers | L 80–93 | Smith (17) | Martin (9) | Felton (9) | Staples Center (19,412) | 38–26 |
| 65 | Mar 18 | @ Utah | W 90–83 | Smith (20) | Martin (9) | Kidd (5) | EnergySolutions Arena (18,494) | 39–26 |
| 66 | Mar 20 | Orlando | W 106–94 | Smith (22) | Anthony (8) | Prigioni (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 40–26 |
| 67 | Mar 22 | @ Toronto | W 99–94 | Anthony (37) | Martin (11) | Felton, Kidd, Shumpert, Smith (3) | Air Canada Centre (19,800) | 41–26 |
| 68 | Mar 23 | Toronto | W 110–84 | Anthony (28) | Anthony (8) | Prigioni (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 42–26 |
| 69 | Mar 26 | @ Boston | W 100–85 | Smith (32) | Anthony (8) | Prigioni (5) | TD Garden (18,624) | 43–26 |
| 70 | Mar 27 | Memphis | W 108–101 | Smith (35) | Anthony (7) | Felton (4) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 44–26 |
| 71 | Mar 29 | Charlotte | W 111–102 | Smith (37) | Anthony (11) | Shumpert (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 45–26 |
| 72 | Mar 31 | Boston | W 108–89 | Anthony (24) | Smith (12) | Prigioni (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 46–26 |
April: 8–2
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Apr 2 | @ Miami | W 102–90 | Anthony (50) | Martin (6) | Felton (9) | American Airlines Arena (20,300) | 47–26 |
| 74 | Apr 3 | @ Atlanta | W 95–82 | Anthony (40) | Martin (9) | Kidd (7) | Philips Arena (17,404) | 48–26 |
| 75 | Apr 5 | Milwaukee | W 101–83 | Anthony (41) | Anthony (14) | Felton, Prigioni (4) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 49–26 |
| 76 | Apr 7 | @ Oklahoma City | W 125–120 | Anthony (36) | Anthony (12) | Felton (8) | Chesapeake Energy Arena (18,203) | 50–26 |
| 77 | Apr 9 | Washington | W 120–99 | Anthony (36) | Copeland (9) | Felton (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 51–26 |
| 78 | Apr 11 | @ Chicago | L 111–118 (OT) | Anthony (36) | Anthony (19) | Felton (6) | United Center (22,464) | 51–27 |
| 79 | Apr 12 | @ Cleveland | W 101–91 | Anthony, Smith (31) | Anthony (14) | Prigioni (4) | Quicken Loans Arena (19,430) | 52–27 |
| 80 | Apr 14 | Indiana | W 90–80 | Anthony (25) | Smith (8) | Kidd (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 53–27 |
| 81 | Apr 15 | @ Charlotte | L 95–106 | Copeland (32) | Copeland, Novak, White (7) | Prigioni (8) | Time Warner Cable Arena (15,238) | 53–28 |
| 82 | Apr 17 | Atlanta | W 98–92 | Copeland (33) | Barron (18) | Shumpert (8) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 54–28 |
Playoffs: First Round: 4–2
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20 | Boston | W 85–78 | Anthony (36) | Martin (9) | Felton (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 1–0 |
| 2 | Apr 23 | Boston | W 87–71 | Anthony (34) | Martin (11) | Prigioni (5) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 2–0 |
| 3 | Apr 26 | @ Boston | W 90–76 | Anthony (26) | Chandler, Shumpert (8) | Felton (10) | TD Garden (18,624) | 3–0 |
| 4 | Apr 28 | @ Boston | L 90–97 (OT) | Anthony (36) | Shumpert (12) | Felton (3) | TD Garden (18,624) | 3–1 |
| 5 | May 1 | Boston | L 86–92 | Anthony (22) | Chandler (11) | Felton (4) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 3–2 |
| 6 | May 3 | @ Boston | W 88–80 | Anthony (21) | Chandler (12) | Felton (7) | TD Garden (18,624) | 4–2 |
Playoffs: Conference Semifinals: 2–4
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | High Points | High Rebounds | High Assists | Location (Attendance) | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 5 | Indiana | L 95–105 | Anthony (27) | Anthony (11) | Prigioni (6) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 0–1 |
| 2 | May 7 | Indiana | W 105–79 | Anthony (32) | Anthony (9) | Kidd, Prigioni (4) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 1–1 |
| 3 | May 11 | @ Indiana | L 71–82 | Anthony (21) | Shumpert (10) | Prigioni (4) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse (18,165) | 1–2 |
| 4 | May 14 | @ Indiana | L 82–93 | Anthony (24) | Chandler (10) | Felton (6) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse (18,165) | 1–3 |
| 5 | May 16 | Indiana | W 85–75 | Anthony (28) | Chandler (8) | Felton (4) | Madison Square Garden (19,033) | 2–3 |
| 6 | May 18 | @ Indiana | L 99–106 | Anthony (39) | Smith (10) | Felton, Prigioni (6) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse (18,165) | 2–4 |
Player Statistics
An examination of individual player performance metrics throughout the season provides insight into key contributions.
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| Player | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelo Anthony | 67 | 67 | 37.0 | .451 | .384 | .830 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 0.77 | 0.48 | 28.7 |
| Marcus Camby | 24 | 4 | 10.4 | .321 | .000 | .421 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.29 | 0.58 | 1.8 |
| Tyson Chandler | 66 | 66 | 32.8 | .637 | .000 | .694 | 10.7 | 0.9 | 0.64 | 1.14 | 10.4 |
| Chris Copeland | 56 | 13 | 15.4 | .478 | .425 | .778 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.16 | 7.4 |
| Raymond Felton | 68 | 68 | 34.0 | .425 | .353 | .789 | 2.8 | 5.5 | 1.42 | 0.18 | 14.0 |
| Jason Kidd | 76 | 48 | 26.9 | .379 | .358 | .833 | 4.2 | 3.30 | 1.67 | 0.33 | 6.2 |
| Kenyon Martin | 18 | 11 | 23.9 | .602 | .000 | .425 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 7.2 |
| Steve Novak | 81 | 1 | 20.3 | .414 | .424 | .938 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.37 | 0.10 | 6.6 |
| Pablo Prigioni | 78 | 18 | 16.2 | .440 | .376 | .909 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 0.90 | 0.01 | 3.3 |
| Iman Shumpert | 45 | 45 | 22.1 | .378 | .411 | .686 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.03 | 0.12 | 6.1 |
| J. R. Smith | 80 | 0 | 33.5 | .415 | .352 | .785 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 1.27 | 0.31 | 17.7 |
| Amar'e Stoudemire | 29 | 0 | 23.5 | .577 | .000 | .808 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.34 | 0.72 | 14.2 |
| Kurt Thomas | 39 | 17 | 10.1 | .542 | 1.000 | .462 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.26 | 0.41 | 2.5 |
| Rasheed Wallace | 21 | 0 | 14.1 | .388 | .324 | .700 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 7.2 |
| James White | 57 | 16 | 7.6 | .420 | .345 | .429 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 1.8 |
Awards & Milestones
Player of the Week
Several Knicks players received recognition for their weekly performances:
- Carmelo Anthony: Eastern Conference Player of the Week (Nov 26 – Dec 2, Apr 1 – Apr 7, Apr 8 – Apr 14).
- J.R. Smith: Eastern Conference Player of the Week (Mar 25 – Apr 1).
All-Star Selections
The Knicks were represented in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game:
- Carmelo Anthony: Starter (6th selection).
- Tyson Chandler: Reserve (1st selection).
Franchise Records
Individual and team records were set or tied during the season:
- Carmelo Anthony: Franchise record of 31 consecutive games with 20+ points. Tied franchise record of 5 consecutive games with 35+ points.
- Tyson Chandler: Tied franchise record of 3 consecutive games with 20+ rebounds.
- Team: Tied franchise record of 20 three-pointers made in a single game. Set NBA records for 3-pointers made (891) and attempted (2,371) in a season.
Coaching Milestone
Coach Mike Woodson achieved the best 100-game start in franchise history after the April 7th victory over Oklahoma City, improving his record to 68–32.
Career Milestone
Jason Kidd surpassed 12,000 career assists on February 8, 2013, against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Player Transactions
Player Additions
The Knicks significantly reshaped their roster through draft picks, free agency signings, and trades:
- Draft: Kostas Papanikolaou (Round 2, Pick 48).
- Free Agency: Jason Kidd, James White, Kenyon Martin, Quentin Richardson, Earl Barron, Chris Copeland, Pablo Prigioni, Rasheed Wallace, Solomon Jones.
- Trade: Marcus Camby, Raymond Felton.
Player Departures
Key players departed via trade, free agency, or waivers:
- Trade: Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan, Dan Gadzuric, Jared Jeffries, Kostas Papanikolaou, Georgios Printezis, Ronnie Brewer.
- Free Agency: Landry Fields, Jeremy Lin.
- Waived: Kurt Thomas, Solomon Jones, Rasheed Wallace.
Notable Trades
Significant trades executed during the offseason:
- July 11, 2012: Acquired Marcus Camby (via sign-and-trade) and Kurt Thomas from Houston/Portland in exchange for Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan, draft picks, and Jared Jeffries.
- February 21, 2013: Acquired draft picks and cash considerations from Oklahoma City in exchange for Ronnie Brewer.
Playoff Performance
The Knicks' postseason journey saw them overcome a strong opponent before facing a tough challenge in the subsequent round.
First Round vs. Celtics
The Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 4 games to 2 in the first round. Key performances included Carmelo Anthony's scoring leadership and strong defensive contributions.
Conference Semifinals vs. Pacers
The season concluded with a 2 games to 4 loss against the Indiana Pacers in the Conference Semifinals. Despite competitive play, the Knicks were unable to advance further.
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