2011–12 New York Knicks season
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The 2011–12 New York Knicks season was the 66th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks finished the regular season with a 36–30 record and a seventh place in the Eastern Conference to reach the 2012 NBA Playoffs where they lost in the first round against the eventual NBA champion Miami Heat in five games. Notable events of the season included coach Mike D'Antoni's resignation,[1] the surge in popularity of 23-year-old point guard Jeremy Lin during a seven-game winning streak (Linsanity), and the Knicks winning their first playoff game since 2001 against the Miami Heat, snapping an NBA-record 13-game playoff losing streak.
2011–12 New York Knicks season | |||
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Head coach | Mike D'Antoni (through March 14, 2012) Mike Woodson (after March 14, 2012) | ||
General manager | Glen Grunwald | ||
Owners | Madison Square Garden, Inc. | ||
Arena | Madison Square Garden | ||
Results | |||
Record | 36–30 (.545) | ||
Place | Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 7th (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | First round (lost to Heat 1–4) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | MSG Network, MSG Plus, WWOR | ||
Radio | WEPN | ||
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