NBA
New York Knicks 1988-89
1988-89 champion: Detroit Pistons (4-0) MVP: Magic Johnson Finals MVP: Joe Dumars
Season Story
The 1988-89 New York Knicks finished 52-30 (.634), ranking 5th of 25 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Patrick Ewing led the roster at 22.7 points per game, with Mark Jackson adding 16.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
112.6 PPG
42.9 RPG
24.5 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Ewing | 80 | 22.7 | 9.2 | 2.4 |
| Mark Jackson | 72 | 16.9 | 4.7 | 8.6 |
| Johnny Newman | 81 | 16.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Gerald Wilkins | 81 | 14.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Charles Oakley | 82 | 12.9 | 10.5 | 2.3 |
| Rod Strickland | 81 | 8.9 | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| Trent Tucker | 81 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Sidney Green | 82 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| Kenny Walker | 79 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Eddielee Wilkins | 71 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Greg Butler | 33 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 |