NBA
New York Knicks 1954-55
1954-55 champion: Syracuse Nationals (4-3)
Season Story
The 1954-55 New York Knicks finished 38-34 (.528), ranking 4th of 8 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Carl Braun led the roster at 15.1 points per game, with Harry Gallatin adding 14.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
88.2 PPG
52.2 RPG
22.7 APG
Key Players
Ray Felix 14.4 PPG 11.4 RPG · 0.9 APG · 72 GP
Jim Baechtold 13.9 PPG 4.3 RPG · 3.0 APG · 72 GP
Nat Clifton 13.1 PPG 8.5 RPG · 2.8 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Braun | 71 | 15.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Harry Gallatin | 72 | 14.6 | 13.8 | 2.4 |
| Ray Felix | 72 | 14.4 | 11.4 | 0.9 |
| Jim Baechtold | 72 | 13.9 | 4.3 | 3.0 |
| Nat Clifton | 72 | 13.1 | 8.5 | 2.8 |
| Dick McGuire | 71 | 9.1 | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Jack Turner | 65 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Bob Peterson | 37 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Bob Knight | 2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 4.0 |
| Fred Christ | 6 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Bert Cook | 37 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Don Anielak | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Chuck Grigsby | 7 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Herm Hedderick | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 |