1977–78 New York Knicks season
| 1977–78 New York Knicks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Willis Reed |
| General manager | Eddie Donovan |
| Owners | Gulf+Western |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 43–39 (.524) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 5th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | East Semifinals (lost to 76ers 0–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WOR-TV |
| Radio | WNEW |
The 1977–78 New York Knicks season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks finished the regular season in second place in the Atlantic Division with a 43–39 win–loss record and qualified for the NBA playoffs. In the first round of the 1978 Playoffs, New York defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 2–0, to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. There, the Knicks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in a four-game sweep.