1946–47 New York Knicks season
The 1946–47 New York Knicks season was the first season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association. The Knicks, the shortened form of Knickerbockers, named for Father Knickerbocker, are one of only two teams of the original National Basketball Association still located in its original city. The Knickerbockers first head coach was Neil Cohalan.Roster
The Knicks' first game was played on November 1, 1946, against the Toronto Huskies as the New York Knickerbockers at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens, where the Knickerbockers won 68–66.Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
Playoffs
BAA First Round
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Rebels: Knicks win series 2–1
- Game 1 @ Cleveland: Cleveland 77, New York 51
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 86, Cleveland 74
- Game 3 @ New York: New York 93, Cleveland 71
BAA Semifinals
Philadelphia Warriors vs. New York Knicks: Warriors win series 2–0
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 82, New York 70
- Game 2 @ New York: Philadelphia 72, New York 53
Player statistics
Season
Transactions
Trades
Sales
