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was the Nationals' 14th season in the

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.1962–63 Syracuse Nationals
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, the Nationals finished with a record of 48–32, good enough for 2nd place in the NBA Eastern Division. They qualified for the

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but lost to the

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, 3 games to 2 in the East semifinals. Following this season, the Nationals relocated to

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and became the 76ers, filling the void left by the

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, who moved to the

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the prior year.

Regular season

Season standings

:x – clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

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Awards and records

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References

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