Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 47-35, Finished 2nd in NBA Atlantic Division
Coach: Don Nelson (34-25), Jeff Van Gundy (13-10)
Executive: Ernie Grunfeld
PTS/G: 97.2 (22nd of 29) Opp PTS/G: 94.9 (4th of 29)
SRS: 2.24 (10th of 29) Pace: 91.0 (22nd of 29)
Off Rtg: 106.0 (21st of 29) Def Rtg: 103.5 (4th of 29) Net Rtg: +2.5 (10th of 29)
Expected W-L: 48-34 (10th of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +1200, Over-Under 50.0
Arena: Madison Square Garden (IV) Attendance: 810,283 (6th of 29)
NBA 1996 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-0) versus Cleveland Cavaliers
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (1-4) versus Chicago Bulls
(Series Stats)
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