New York Knicks Tickets

The Knicks are back and have their sights set on making some noise in the Eastern Conference. Led by young talent and hungry veterans, New York will look to put the pieces together and make the playoffs in hopes of bringing home an NBA championship. The New York Knicks schedule shows that the team will have their work cut out for them during the regular season. Division rivals, the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics will look to stand in their way. Grab your New York Knicks tickets and head down to Madison Square Garden to cheer on your favorite team.

The New York Knicks wasted little time in establishing themselves as one of NBA’s top dogs. They made it to the playoffs in their first season in 1946 and then went on to appear in the NBA Finals three times in a row in the 1950-51, 1951-52 and 1952-53 campaigns. So far, the Knicks have won two NBA Championships and eight conference titles.

However, the team has been causing consternation among their fans since the 2013-14 season. In the 2017-18 campaign, they finished fourth in the Atlantic Division. It was also the first season the Knicks played without franchise player Carmelo Anthony who was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the off season. Things may change for them this season though, as the franchise has the history of pulling off comebacks.

Greatest Moments in the History of New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have given many memorable moments in the past. Here, we take a look at some of them.

Lifting their first NBA Championship – In the 1969-70 season, the New York Knicks came close to making it to the NBA Finals but were overpowered in the Division Finals by the Boston Celtics, 4-2. This defeat did not slow them down and in the 1970-71 campaign, they returned with a vengeance. The team qualified for the postseason and won the Division Semifinals and the Finals against the Baltimore Bullets and the Milwaukee Bucks, respectively.

They then crossed paths with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. The Knicks won the first game of the series. The Lakers won Game 2 but the Knicks once again asserted their dominance and emerged victorious in Game 3. Game 4 belonged to the Lakers but the Knicks bounced back and won Game 5. Now, the pressure was on the Lakers and they levelled the series, 3-3 by winning Game 6. This led to the deciding game between these two sides which took place on May 8, 1971 at the Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won that bout and lifted their first NBA title.

Knicks end finals drought against the Bulls – Whenever the New York Knicks collided with the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs, the result had always been in the favor of the latter. That changed in 1993-94 season. That year, the Knicks once again went head to head with the Bulls in the Conference Semifinals but this time they won, 4-3. This ended the Bulls dominance over the Knicks.

New York Knicks Arch Rivals

The New York Knicks have bitter rivalries against the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics.

Knicks-Nets Rivalry – Often known as the ‘Cross-Bridges Rivalry,’ the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are division rivals as they both are the members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. This rivalry started in 1976 when the Nets joined the NBA as a result of the ABA–NBA merger. Both teams have met each other three times in the playoffs so far out of which the Knicks have won on two occasions. These two sides last collided on February 1, 2017 where the Knicks emerged victorious, 95-90.

Knicks-Celtics Rivalry – The New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics were established in 1946 and have since developed a fierce rivalry. They have encountered each other several times in the playoffs. New York and Boston are also rivals because they compete in the same division and have close proximity between them.

The Knicks’ Home Court

Playing their home games in historic Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks boast one of the great sporting venues on the planet. In the heart of Times Square, MSG is the home of the Knicks, the New York Rangers and the biggest concerts and events in history. The ''World's Most Famous Arena'' is the biggest basketball stage in the world and NBA players of all generations have relished the opportunity to play there. Get your Knicks tickets now and head to New York City for a basketball game that will be unforgettable!

Greatest Players in New York Knicks History

Patrick Ewing is one of the greatest players of all-time. He started his career by joining the team’s roster in 1985 and remained with them till 2000. During this time, Ewing played in eleven NBA All-Star Games. He received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1986 and also made it to the NBA First-Team in 1990. Ewing’s efforts for the Knicks were acknowledged as the team retired his number 33 on February 28, 2003.

Another star who played for the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1977 was Walt Frazier. In his time with the team, he appeared in seven NBA All-Star Games. In addition, Frazier was picked as a part of All-NBA First Team four times in 1970, 1972, 1974 and 1975. He was also selected to play in NBA 50^th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Who can forget Willis Reed? He also makes the list of the ‘Greatest Players in New York Knicks History.’ Reed found a spot on the Knicks’ roster in 1964 and remained with them till 1974. While playing as a power forward, Reed received The Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award twice in 1970 and 1973. Reed also won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1965. Moreover, he was also chosen to appear in seven consecutive NBA All-Star Games from 1965 to 1971.

New York Knicks Tickets

Since the 2012-13 campaign, the New York Knicks seems to have lost their momentum. They haven’t qualified for the postseason since. However, the fans are still rooting for their favorite team. Will the Knicks be able to deliver something special in the upcoming season? You can find out by getting your New York Knicks tickets.

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