Knicks revisit 1999 NBA Finals roster led by Ewing and Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The 1999 New York Knicks made a surprise run to the NBA Finals, finishing the lockout-shortened season with a 27-23 record as the No. 8 seed. They upset the top-seeded Miami Heat in the first round and defeated the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers to reach the Finals, where they faced the San Antonio Spurs. Key players included Patrick Ewing, who was injured prior to the Finals, and Allan Houston, who was a standout throughout the playoffs. The team’s performance remains a cherished memory for fans despite not winning the championship.
- •1999 Knicks finished 27-23, entered playoffs as No. 8 seed
- •Patrick Ewing led the team before Achilles injury
- •Allan Houston was Knicks' best player during the playoffs
- •New York upset top seed Miami in first round
- •Knicks ultimately lost to the Spurs in the Finals
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks 1999 NBA Finals roster: Revisiting last New York team to reach championship led by Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston
"Here's a look back at the 1999 Knicks team that made a cinderella run to the NBA Finals.
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