1961–62 Syracuse Nationals season
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| 1961–62 Syracuse Nationals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Alex Hannum |
| Arena | Onondaga War Memorial |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–39 (.513) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | East Division Semifinals (eliminated 2–3) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1961-62 NBA season was the Nationals' 13th season in the NBA.[1]
Regular season
Season standings
| Eastern Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Neutral | Div |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Boston Celtics | 60 | 20 | .750 | – | 23–5 | 26–12 | 11–3 | 26–10 |
| x-Philadelphia Warriors | 49 | 31 | .613 | 11 | 18–11 | 19–19 | 12–1 | 18–18 |
| x-Syracuse Nationals | 41 | 39 | .513 | 19 | 18–10 | 11–19 | 12–10 | 17–19 |
| New York Knicks | 29 | 51 | .363 | 31 | 19–15 | 2–23 | 8–13 | 11–25 |
- x – clinched playoff spot
Playoffs
East Division Semifinals
(2) Philadelphia Warriors vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Warriors win series 3-2
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 111, Syracuse 103
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Philadelphia 97, Syracuse 82
- Game 3 @ Philadelphia: Syracuse 101, Philadelphia 100
- Game 4 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 106, Philadelphia 99
- Game 5 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 121, Syracuse 104
Last Playoffs meeting: 1961 Eastern Division Semifinals (Syracuse won 3–0).
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