1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season
NBL professional basketball team season
NBA professional basketball team season
1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season | |||
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Results | |||
Record | 40–23 (.635) | ||
Place | Division: 2nd (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | Lost Eastern Division Semifinals (Packers) 3–1 | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
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The 1948–49 Syracuse Nationals season was the third season of the franchise in the National Basketball League. The Nationals finished with the first winning season in team history.
Roster
- Robert Calihan
- Al Cervi
- John Chaney
- Bill Gabor
- James Homer
- Johnny Macknowski
- Henry O'Keeffe
- Ed Peterson
- Jerry Rizzo
- Dolph Schayes
- Paul Seymour
- Paul Yesawich
Regular season
Eastern Division standings
Team | Wins | Loses | Pct. |
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Anderson Duffey Packers | 49 | 15 | .766 |
Syracuse Nationals | 40 | 23 | .635 |
Hammond Calumet Buccaneers | 21 | 41 | .339 |
Detroit Vagabond Kings / Dayton Rens | 16 | 43 | .271 |
Playoffs
Won Opening Round (Hammond Calumet Buccaneers) 2–0
Lost Division Semifinals (Anderson Packers) 3–1
Awards and records
- Al Cervi – COY, All-NBL First Team
- Dolph Schayes – ROY
References
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Philadelphia 76ers seasons
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Bold indicates NBA Finals victory