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NBA

New York Knicks 1971-72

48-34 (0.585) Eliminated: NBA Finals

1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain

Season Story

The 1971-72 New York Knicks finished 48-34 (.585), ranking 7th of 17 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the NBA Finals.

Walt Frazier led the roster at 23.2 points per game, with Jerry Lucas adding 16.7.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

Team Totals

94.3 PPG
43.3 RPG
21.8 APG

Key Players

Walt Frazier 23.2 PPG 6.7 RPG · 5.8 APG · 77 GP
Jerry Lucas 16.7 PPG 13.1 RPG · 4.1 APG · 77 GP
Dave DeBusschere 15.4 PPG 11.3 RPG · 3.6 APG · 80 GP
Bill Bradley 15.1 PPG 3.2 RPG · 4.0 APG · 78 GP
Willis Reed 13.4 PPG 8.7 RPG · 2.0 APG · 11 GP

Full Roster — Season Averages

Player GP PTS REB AST
Walt Frazier 77 23.2 6.7 5.8
Jerry Lucas 77 16.7 13.1 4.1
Dave DeBusschere 80 15.4 11.3 3.6
Bill Bradley 78 15.1 3.2 4.0
Willis Reed 11 13.4 8.7 2.0
Dick Barnett 79 12.2 1.9 2.5
Phil Jackson 80 7.2 4.1 0.9
Dean Meminger 78 4.6 2.4 1.3
Mike Price 6 3.2 1.0 1.0
Eddie Mast 40 2.6 1.8 0.2
Greg Fillmore 10 1.5 1.5 0.3
Eddie Miles 42 1.5 0.4 0.4