Record: 57-25, Finished 2nd in NBA Atlantic Division
Coach: Jeff Van Gundy (57-25)
PTS/G: 95.4 (20th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 92.2 (5th of 29)
SRS: 3.31 (10th of 29) Pace: 90.5 (15th of 29)
Off Rtg: 104.4 (25th of 29) Def Rtg: 101.0 (2nd of 29)
NBA 1997 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-0) versus Charlotte Hornets
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (3-4) versus Miami Heat
Lineup:
PG Chris Childs - 9.3 Pts/2.9 Reb/6.1 Ast
SG John Starks - 13.8 Pts/2.7 Reb/2.8 Ast
SF Larry Johnson - 12.8 Pts/5.2 Reb/2.3 Ast
PF Charles Oakley - 10.8 Pts/9.8 Reb/2.8 Ast
C Patrick Ewing - 22.4 Pts/10.7 Reb/2.0 Ast
Bench:
PG Charlie Ward - 5.2 Pts/2.8 Reb/4.1 Ast
SG Allan Houston - 14.8 Pts/3.0 Reb/2.2 Ast