The NBA Belt · reign 2,666
New York Knicks
Took the belt from Miami Heat, 104–84, on November 2, 2012. Lost it to Memphis Grizzlies, 105–95, on November 16, 2012.
5Defenses
14Days
176thReign for the franchise
+4Closest call · Nov 15, 2012
12.4Average winning margin
224thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
148thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
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The season
- 2012–13: Miami Heat had the best record (66–16–0); Miami Heat won the NBA title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 41 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for New York Knicks across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmelo Anthony | 163 | 7 |
| 2 | JR Smith | 117 | 7 |
| 3 | Raymond Felton | 113 | 7 |
| 4 | Tyson Chandler | 69 | 7 |
| 5 | Ronnie Brewer | 60 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from New York Knicks’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,123 | Nov 2, 2012 | New York Knicks beat Miami Heat 104–84 Game → | +20 | Title change |
| 6,124 | Nov 4, 2012 | New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 76ers 100–84 | +16 | Defense |
| 6,125 | Nov 5, 2012 | New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 76ers 110–88 | +22 | Defense |
| 6,126 | Nov 9, 2012 | New York Knicks beat Dallas Mavericks 104–94 | +10 | Defense |
| 6,127 | Nov 13, 2012 | New York Knicks beat Orlando Magic 99–89 | +10 | Defense |
| 6,128 | Nov 15, 2012 | New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 104–100 | +4 | Defense |
| 6,129 | Nov 16, 2012 | Memphis Grizzlies beat New York Knicks 105–95 Game → | −10 | Title change |