NBA

New York Knicks 1953-54

44-28 (0.611) Eliminated: Semifinal round

1953-54 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)

Season Story

The 1953-54 New York Knicks finished 44-28 (.611), the league's second-best record that season.

Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.

Carl Braun led the roster at 14.8 points per game, with Harry Gallatin adding 13.2.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

73.5 PPG

43.9 RPG

19.1 APG

Carl Braun 14.8 PPG 3.4 RPG · 2.9 APG · 72 GP

Harry Gallatin 13.2 PPG 15.2 RPG · 2.1 APG · 72 GP

Connie Simmons 10.0 PPG 6.7 RPG · 1.8 APG · 72 GP

Nat Clifton 9.6 PPG 7.3 RPG · 2.4 APG · 72 GP

Dick McGuire 9.1 PPG 4.6 RPG · 5.2 APG · 68 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Carl Braun	72	14.8	3.4	2.9
Harry Gallatin	72	13.2	15.2	2.1
Connie Simmons	72	10.0	6.7	1.8
Nat Clifton	72	9.6	7.3	2.4
Dick McGuire	68	9.1	4.6	5.2
Vince Boryla	52	8.1	2.5	1.5
Jim Baechtold	70	6.8	2.6	1.7
Ernie Vandeweghe	15	6.6	1.3	1.9
Ed Smith	12	2.9	2.7	0.8
Al McGuire	64	2.7	1.9	1.6
Donald Ackerman	28	1.5	0.5	0.8