NBA
New York Knicks 1972-73
MVP: Dave Cowens Finals MVP: Willis Reed
Season Story
The 1972-73 New York Knicks finished 57-25 (.695), ranking 4th of 17 teams.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Finals.
Walt Frazier led the roster at 21.1 points per game, with Dave DeBusschere adding 16.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.0 PPG
47.5 RPG
26.8 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Frazier | 78 | 21.1 | 7.3 | 5.9 |
| Dave DeBusschere | 77 | 16.3 | 10.2 | 3.4 |
| Bill Bradley | 82 | 16.1 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Earl Monroe | 75 | 15.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Willis Reed | 69 | 11.0 | 8.6 | 1.8 |
| Jerry Lucas | 71 | 9.9 | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Phil Jackson | 80 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 1.2 |
| Dean Meminger | 80 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Henry Bibby | 55 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Dick Barnett | 51 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| John Gianelli | 52 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Tom Riker | 14 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Harthorne Wingo | 13 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Luke Rackley | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |