NBA

New York Knicks 1977-78

43-39 (0.524) Eliminated: Conference Semifinals

1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld

Season Story

The 1977-78 New York Knicks finished 43-39 (.524), ranking 11th of 22 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.

Bob McAdoo led the roster at 26.5 points per game, with Earl Monroe adding 17.8.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

113.3 PPG

47.2 RPG

28.7 APG

Bob McAdoo 26.5 PPG 12.8 RPG · 3.8 APG · 79 GP

Earl Monroe 17.8 PPG 2.4 RPG · 4.8 APG · 76 GP

Lonnie Shelton 14.9 PPG 7.1 RPG · 2.4 APG · 82 GP

Spencer Haywood 13.7 PPG 6.6 RPG · 1.9 APG · 67 GP

Butch Beard 9.4 PPG 3.3 RPG · 4.3 APG · 79 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Bob McAdoo	79	26.5	12.8	3.8
Earl Monroe	76	17.8	2.4	4.8
Lonnie Shelton	82	14.9	7.1	2.4
Spencer Haywood	67	13.7	6.6	1.9
Butch Beard	79	9.4	3.3	4.3
Ray Williams	81	9.3	2.6	4.5
Jim McMillian	81	8.5	3.6	2.5
Jim Cleamons	79	6.5	2.7	3.6
Toby Knight	80	6.3	4.0	0.5
Glen Gondrezick	72	4.8	3.5	1.2
Phil Jackson	63	2.4	1.7	0.7
Luther Burden	2	1.0	0.0	0.5