The 1950–51 Syracuse Nationals season was the 5th season of the franchise and their second in the
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Ca ...
(NBA). In the regular season, the
Nationals finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division & their 32–34 record gave them an
NBA playoffs
The NBA playoffs is the annual Playoffs, postseason Tournament#Knockout tournaments, tournament of the National Basketball Association (NBA) held to determine the league champion. Since 1949, the four-round, best-of-seven tournament is held afte ...
berth. One match on November 19 against the
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
had them inadvertently successfully rig a match against the Knicks by NBA referee Sol Levy's favor, which later led to him being arrested for his crime alongside being an accomplice in the
CCNY point-shaving scandal of 1951. Syracuse faced the
Philadelphia Warriors
The history of the Golden State Warriors began in Philadelphia in 1946. In 1962, the franchise was relocated to San Francisco, California and became known as the San Francisco Warriors until 1971, when its name was changed to the current Golden ...
in the 1st round of the Eastern Division playoffs and won the best-of-three series 2–0 to advance to the division finals. In that series, the Nationals lost to the
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
2–3 in a best-of-five series.
NBA draft
Roster
, -
! colspan="2" style="background-color: #D0103A; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" , Syracuse Nationals 1950–51 roster
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! Players !! Coaches
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Regular season
Standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
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, 1 , , November 2 , ,
Fort Wayne Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at ...
, , 92–77 , ,
State Fair Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (23) , , 1–0
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, 2 , , November 5 , ,
Minneapolis Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise has a long and storied history, having played and won championships in both the National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League (NBL) and the Basketball Association of America (BAA) prior to ...
, , 90–87 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Paul Seymour (18) , , 2–0
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, 3 , , November 9 , ,
Tri-Cities Blackhawks Tri-Cities most often refers to:
*Tri-Cities, Tennessee, United States
*Tri-Cities, Washington, United States
Tri-City, Tricity or Tri-Cities may also refer to:
Populated places
Americas
Canada
* Tri-Cities (British Columbia), consisting of C ...
, , 89–70 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(15) , , 3–0
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 4 , , November 11 , , @
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
, , 72–74 (OT) , ,
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...
, ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(20) , , 3–1
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, 5 , , November 12 , ,
Baltimore Bullets , , 83–57 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Paul Seymour (16) , , 4–1
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 6 , , November 14 , , @
Indianapolis Olympians , , 78–108 , ,
Butler Fieldhouse
Hinkle Fieldhouse (named Butler Fieldhouse from 1928 until 1966) is a basketball arena on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Completed in early 1928, it was the largest basketball arena in the United States until 1950. Th ...
, ,
Belus Smawley (15) , , 4–2
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, 7 , , November 15 , , @ Minneapolis Lakers , , 71–72 (OT) , ,
Minneapolis Auditorium
Minneapolis Auditorium was an indoor arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It hosted the National Basketball Association, NBA's Minneapolis Lakers from 1947 until they moved to the Minneapolis Armory in 1959. The arena held 10,000 people and was built ...
, ,
Belus Smawley (16) , , 4–3
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, 8 , , November 16 , , @ Tri-Cities Blackhawks , , 75–79 , ,
Wharton Field House
Wharton Field House is a historic arena located at 1800 20th Avenue in Moline, Illinois. It opened in 1928 and was home to the NBA's Tri-Cities Blackhawks, today's Atlanta Hawks, from 1946 to 1951. It has hosted professional teams, high school ...
, ,
Ed Peterson (19) , , 4–4
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, 9 , , November 19 , , New York Knicks , , 96–83 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Belus Smawley (14) , , 5–4
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 10 , , November 23 , , Indianapolis Olympians , , 85–92 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Gabor,
Hannum (17) , , 5–5
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 11 , , November 25 , , @
Washington Capitols
The Washington Capitols were a former Basketball Association of America (forerunner of the National Basketball Association) team based in Washington, D.C. from 1946 to 1951. The team was coached from 1946 to 1949 by NBA Hall of Famer Red Auerb ...
, , 77–67 , ,
Uline Arena
The Uline Arena, later renamed the Washington Coliseum, was an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. located at 1132, 1140, and 1146 3rd Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. It was the site of one of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's inaugural balls i ...
, ,
Billy Gabor (17) , , 6–5
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 12 , , November 26 , , Washington Capitols , , 90–76 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Billy Gabor (22) , , 7–5
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 13 , , November 28 , , @ New York Knicks , , 84–108 , , Madison Square Garden , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(25) , , 7–6
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 14 , , November 30 , , @
Philadelphia Warriors
The history of the Golden State Warriors began in Philadelphia in 1946. In 1962, the franchise was relocated to San Francisco, California and became known as the San Francisco Warriors until 1971, when its name was changed to the current Golden ...
, , 78–81 , ,
Philadelphia Arena , ,
George Ratkovicz (17) , , 7–7
, -
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 15 , , December 2 , , @ Baltimore Bullets , , 99–96 (OT) , ,
Baltimore Coliseum , ,
Billy Gabor (31) , , 8–7
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 16 , , December 3 , , Indianapolis Olympians , , 84–81 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Cervi,
Schayes (16) , , 9–7
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 17 , , December 7 , ,
Rochester Royals
The Sacramento Kings are an American professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Confere ...
, , 69–76 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(27) , , 9–8
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 18 , , December 9 , , @
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), ...
, , 86–85 , ,
Boston Garden
The Boston Garden was an arena in Boston, Massachusetts. Designed by boxing promoter Tex Rickard, who also built the third iteration of New York's Madison Square Garden, it opened on November 17, 1928, as "Boston Madison Square Garden" (later ...
, ,
Don Lofgran
Donald James Lofgran (November 18, 1928 – June 17, 1976) was an American basketball player who was a consensus All-American in 1950 while at the University of San Francisco. He also played professionally in the National Basketball Associat ...
(19) , , 10–8
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, 19 , , December 10 , , Baltimore Bullets , , 76–86 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(16) , , 10–9
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 20 , , December 14 , , Tri-Cities Blackhawks , , 69–78 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Al Cervi
Alfred Nicholas Cervi (February 12, 1917 – November 9, 2009) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA). One of the strongest backcourt players o ...
(15) , , 10–10
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 21 , , December 16 , , @ Rochester Royals , , 79–75 (OT) , ,
Edgerton Park Arena , ,
Billy Gabor (24) , , 11–10
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 22 , , December 17 , , New York Knicks , , 95–86 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(23) , , 12–10
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 23 , , December 20 , , @ Tri-Cities Blackhawks , , 83–86 , , Wharton Field House , ,
Al Cervi
Alfred Nicholas Cervi (February 12, 1917 – November 9, 2009) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA). One of the strongest backcourt players o ...
(19) , , 12–11
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 24 , , December 21 , , @ Fort Wayne Pistons , , 72–97 , ,
North Side High School Gym , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(17) , , 12–12
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 25 , , December 25 , , Fort Wayne Pistons , , 81–69 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(16) , , 13–12
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 26 , , December 26 , , @ Boston Celtics , , 100–102 , , Boston Garden , ,
Noble Jorgensen
Noble Gordon "Jorgy" Jorgensen (May 18, 1925 – November 2, 1982) was an American professional basketball player. He was a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. He was a member of Portland's first professional ...
(23) , , 13–13
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 27 , , December 28 , , @ Philadelphia Warriors , , 88–91 (OT) , , Philadelphia Arena , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(28) , , 13–14
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 28 , , December 30 , , @ Baltimore Bullets , , 90–80 (OT) , , Baltimore Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(23) , , 14–14
, -
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 29 , , January 1 , , Boston Celtics , , 106–89 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(21) , , 15–14
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 30 , , January 4 , , Minneapolis Lakers , , 77–80 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Billy Gabor (20) , , 15–15
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 31 , , January 6 , , @ New York Knicks , , 87–85 (OT) , , Madison Square Garden , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(26) , , 16–15
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 32 , , January 7 , , Baltimore Bullets , , 73–65 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (18) , , 17–15
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 33 , , January 10 , , @ Tri-Cities Blackhawks , , 97–96 , , Wharton Field House , ,
Ratkovicz,
Schayes (20) , , 18–15
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 34 , , January 11 , , @ Fort Wayne Pistons , , 76–84 , , North Side High School Gym , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(16) , , 18–16
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 35 , , January 14 , , Rochester Royals , , 92–63 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(17) , , 19–16
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 36 , , January 18 , , Rochester Royals , , 87–96 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (20) , , 19–17
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 37 , , January 21 , , Philadelphia Warriors , , 86–96 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Noble Jorgensen
Noble Gordon "Jorgy" Jorgensen (May 18, 1925 – November 2, 1982) was an American professional basketball player. He was a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. He was a member of Portland's first professional ...
(18) , , 19–18
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 38 , , January 24 , , @ Baltimore Bullets , , 82–87 , , Baltimore Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (23) , , 19–19
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 39 , , January 25 , , Tri-Cities Blackhawks , , 113–87 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (24) , , 20–19
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 40 , , January 27 , , @ Rochester Royals , , 83–85 , , Edgerton Park Arena , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(24) , , 20–20
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 41 , , January 28 , , Boston Celtics , , 104–83 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(22) , , 21–20
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 42 , , January 30 , , @ Boston Celtics , , 87–96 , , Boston Garden , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(23) , , 21–21
, -
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 43 , , February 1 , , New York Knicks , , 90–93 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(26) , , 21–22
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 44 , , February 2 , , @ Boston Celtics , , 90–96 (OT) , , Boston Garden , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(19) , , 21–23
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 45 , , February 5 , , Philadelphia Warriors , , 78–75 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(19) , , 22–23
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 46 , , February 7 , , @ Baltimore Bullets , , 82–102 , , Baltimore Coliseum , ,
Johnny Macknowski (20) , , 22–24
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 47 , , February 8 , , New York Knicks , , 96–83 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (19) , , 23–24
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 48 , , February 11 , , Baltimore Bullets , , 80–72 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(18) , , 24–24
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 49 , , February 14 , , @ Fort Wayne Pistons , , 75–77 , , North Side High School Gym , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(18) , , 24–25
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 50 , , February 15 , , Boston Celtics , , 94–80 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(24) , , 25–25
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 51 , , February 17 , , @ New York Knicks , , 75–88 , , Madison Square Garden , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(26) , , 25–26
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 52 , , February 18 , , Minneapolis Lakers , , 91–80 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Billy Gabor (26) , , 26–26
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 53 , , February 20 , , @ Indianapolis Olympians , , 81–79 , , Butler Fieldhouse , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(18) , , 27–26
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 54 , , February 21 , , @ Minneapolis Lakers , , 76–82 , , Minneapolis Auditorium , ,
Johnny Macknowski (17) , , 27–27
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 55 , , February 25 , , New York Knicks , , 98–93 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Fred Scolari (18) , , 28–27
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 56 , , February 27 , , @ Philadelphia Warriors , , 72–86 , , Philadelphia Arena , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(18) , , 28–28
, -
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, 57 , , March 1 , , Fort Wayne Pistons , , 108–86 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Gabor,
Schayes (19) , , 29–28
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 58 , , March 3 , , @ New York Knicks , , 78–97 , , Madison Square Garden , ,
Johnny Macknowski (15) , , 29–29
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 59 , , March 4 , , Philadelphia Warriors , , 85–79 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(23) , , 30–29
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 60 , , March 8 , , Indianapolis Olympians , , 121–97 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Noble Jorgensen
Noble Gordon "Jorgy" Jorgensen (May 18, 1925 – November 2, 1982) was an American professional basketball player. He was a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. He was a member of Portland's first professional ...
(27) , , 31–29
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 61 , , March 10 , , @ Rochester Royals , , 86–107 , , Edgerton Park Arena , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(17) , , 31–30
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 62 , , March 11 , , Philadelphia Warriors , , 91–95 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(26) , , 31–31
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 63 , , March 13 , , @ Indianapolis Olympians , , 93–98 , , Butler Fieldhouse , ,
Alex Hannum
Alexander Murray Hannum (July 19, 1923 – January 18, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
As a player, Hannum played for six different teams, most notably with the Milwaukee (later St. Louis) Hawks, where he played ...
(23) , , 31–32
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 64 , , March 14 , , @ Minneapolis Lakers , , 76–100 , , Minneapolis Auditorium , ,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(24) , , 31–33
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"
, 65 , , March 17 , , @ Philadelphia Warriors , , 86–100 , , Philadelphia Arena , ,
George Ratkovicz (20) , , 31–34
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 66 , , March 18 , , Boston Celtics , , 97–89 , , State Fair Coliseum , ,
George Ratkovicz (20) , , 32–34
, -
, -
, 1950–51 Schedule
Playoffs
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, 1
, March 20
, @
Philadelphia
Philadelphia ( ), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania, most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the List of United States cities by population, sixth-most populous city in the Unit ...
, W 91–89 (OT)
,
Fred Scolari (23)
,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(13)
,
Seymour
Seymour may refer to:
Places Australia
*Seymour, Victoria, a township
** Seymour railway station
* Electoral district of Seymour, a former electoral district in Victoria
* Rural City of Seymour, a former local government area in Victoria
* Se ...
,
Cervi (7)
,
Philadelphia Arena
, 1–0
, - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"
, 2
, March 22
,
Philadelphia
Philadelphia ( ), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the List of municipalities in Pennsylvania, most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the List of United States cities by population, sixth-most populous city in the Unit ...
, W 90–78
,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(24)
,
Dolph Schayes
Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
(16)
,
Seymour
Seymour may refer to:
Places Australia
*Seymour, Victoria, a township
** Seymour railway station
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New York most commonly refers to:
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* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
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Alexander Murray Hannum (July 19, 1923 – January 18, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
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New York most commonly refers to:
* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
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Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
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Alfred Nicholas Cervi (February 12, 1917 – November 9, 2009) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA). One of the strongest backcourt players o ...
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New York most commonly refers to:
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New York
New York most commonly refers to:
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* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
New York may also refer to:
Places United Kingdom
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Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
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New York most commonly refers to:
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* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
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Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
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Madison Square Garden III
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Adolph Schayes ( ; May 19, 1928 – December 10, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A top scorer and rebounder, he was a 12-time NBA All-Star and a 12-time All-NBA select ...
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All-NBA Second Team
The All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season. The voting is conducted by a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The team has been sel ...
References
External links
Nationals on Basketball Reference
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Syracuse
Syracuse most commonly refers to:
* Syracuse, Sicily, Italy; in the province of Syracuse
* Syracuse, New York, USA; in the Syracuse metropolitan area
Syracuse may also refer to:
Places
* Syracuse railway station (disambiguation)
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