New York Knicks Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	52.5%
2023-24 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Ongoing (3-3)
2023-24 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2022-23 – Conf Semi	Miami Heat	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2022-23 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2020-21 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2012-13 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2012-13 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Won in 6 (4-2)
2011-12 – First Round	Miami Heat	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2010-11 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2003-04 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2000-01 – First Round	Toronto Raptors	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1999-00 – Conf Finals	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1999-00 – Conf Semi	Miami Heat	Won in 7 (4-3)
1999-00 – First Round	Toronto Raptors	Won in 3 (3-0)
1998-99 – Finals	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1998-99 – Conf Finals	Indiana Pacers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1998-99 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 4 (4-0)
1998-99 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 5 (3-2)
1997-98 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1997-98 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 5 (3-2)
1996-97 – Conf Semi	Miami Heat	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1996-97 – First Round	Charlotte Hornets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1995-96 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1995-96 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 3 (3-0)
1994-95 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1994-95 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1993-94 – Finals	Houston Rockets	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1993-94 – Conf Finals	Indiana Pacers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1993-94 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Won in 7 (4-3)
1993-94 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 4 (3-1)
1992-93 – Conf Finals	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	Charlotte Hornets	Won in 5 (4-1)
1992-93 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1991-92 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1991-92 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 5 (3-2)
1990-91 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1989-90 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1989-90 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Won in 5 (3-2)
1988-89 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1988-89 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 3 (3-0)
1987-88 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1983-84 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1983-84 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 5 (3-2)
1982-83 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1982-83 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 2 (2-0)
1980-81 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1977-78 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1977-78 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 2 (2-0)
1974-75 – First Round	Houston Rockets	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1973-74 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1973-74 – Conf Semi	Capital Bullets	Won in 7 (4-3)
1972-73 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1972-73 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 7 (4-3)
1972-73 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 5 (4-1)
1971-72 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1971-72 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 5 (4-1)
1971-72 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 6 (4-2)
1970-71 – Conf Finals	Baltimore Bullets	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1970-71 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1969-70 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1969-70 – Conf Finals	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1969-70 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 7 (4-3)
1968-69 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1968-69 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 4 (4-0)
1967-68 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1966-67 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1958-59 – Conf Semi	Syracuse Nationals	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1954-55 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1952-53 – Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1952-53 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 4 (3-1)
1952-53 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 2 (2-0)
1951-52 – Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1951-52 – Conf Finals	Syracuse Nationals	Won in 4 (3-1)
1951-52 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Won in 3 (2-1)
1950-51 – Finals	Rochester Royals	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1950-51 – Conf Finals	Syracuse Nationals	Won in 5 (3-2)
1950-51 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Won in 2 (2-0)
1949-50 – Div Finals	Syracuse Nationals	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1949-50 – Div Semi	Washington Capitols	Won in 2 (2-0)
1948-49 – Conf Finals	Washington Capitols	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1948-49 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 3 (2-1)

New York Knicks Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	23-26 (46.9%)	20-28 (41.7%)	2024 – Conf Semi
0-1	12-14 (46.2%)	4-22 (15.4%)	2023 – Conf Semi
0-2	8-6 (57.1%)	0-14 (0%)	2012 – First Round
0-3	2-4 (33.3%)	0-6 (0%)	2012 – First Round
1-0	14-9 (60.9%)	16-6 (72.7%)	2024 – Conf Semi
1-1	7-14 (33.3%)	9-12 (42.9%)	2023 – Conf Semi
1-2	9-13 (40.9%)	3-19 (13.6%)	2023 – Conf Semi
1-3	6-9 (40%)	0-15 (0%)	2023 – Conf Semi
2-0	4-10 (28.6%)	11-2 (84.6%)	2024 – Conf Semi
2-1	9-8 (52.9%)	13-3 (81.2%)	2024 – Conf Semi
2-2	9-8 (52.9%)	8-8 (50%)	2024 – Conf Semi
2-3	7-7 (50%)	2-12 (14.3%)	2023 – Conf Semi
3-0	2-2 (50%)	4-0 (100%)	2013 – First Round
3-1	7-4 (63.6%)	10-1 (90.9%)	2024 – First Round
3-2	4-9 (30.8%)	9-3 (75%)	2024 – Conf Semi
3-3	7-8 (46.7%)	7-8 (46.7%)	2000 – Conf Semi

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	14-5 (73.7%)	15-4 (78.9%)	2001 – First Round
0-1	1-4 (20%)	2-3 (40%)	1998 – First Round
0-2	3-1 (75%)	1-3 (25%)	1991 – First Round
1-0	6-8 (42.9%)	13-1 (92.9%)	2001 – First Round
1-1	8-1 (88.9%)	8-1 (88.9%)	2001 – First Round
1-2	2-2 (50%)	2-2 (50%)	1998 – First Round
2-0	4-2 (66.7%)	6-0 (100%)	2000 – First Round
2-1	5-5 (50%)	9-1 (90%)	2001 – First Round
2-2	6-1 (85.7%)	6-1 (85.7%)	2001 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	5-8 (38.5%)	7-6 (53.8%)	1983 – First Round
0-1	6-2 (75%)	2-6 (25%)	1981 – First Round
1-0	5-0 (100%)	5-0 (100%)	1983 – First Round
1-1	2-4 (33.3%)	2-4 (33.3%)	1975 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in New York Knicks history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in New York Knicks history was in the 1990 Eastern Conference First Round against the Boston Celtics, when the Knicks trailed 0-2 and came back to win in 5 games.

How many times have the New York Knicks played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The New York Knicks have played 48 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 20-28 (41.7%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2024 Conference Semifinals, which is currently ongoing.

How many times have the New York Knicks played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The New York Knicks have played 19 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 15-4 (78.9%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 2001 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 2000-01 Toronto Raptors in 5 games.

How many times have the New York Knicks played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The New York Knicks have played 13 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 7-6 (53.8%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1983 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1982-83 New Jersey Nets in 2 games.

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