1987–88 New York Knicks season

1987–88 New York Knicks season
Head coach	Rick Pitino
General manager	Al Bianchi
Owner(s)	Gulf+Western
Arena	Madison Square Garden
Results
Record	38–44 (.463)
Place	Division: 3rd (Atlantic) Conference: 8th (Eastern)
Playoff finish	East First Round (Eliminated 1–3)
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television	MSG Network, WWOR, EMI
Radio	WNBC
< 1986–87 1988–89 >

The 1987–88 New York Knicks season was the 42nd season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks finished the regular season with a 38–44 record, and qualified for the 1988 NBA Playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York lost a best-of-five series to the Boston Celtics, 3–1. Following the season, Bill Cartwright was traded to the Chicago Bulls.

Note: This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first round and notable post-first-round picks.

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) New York Knicks: Celtics win series 3–1

Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Boston won 4–3)

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