Belt game 100 · January 17, 1948
Washington Capitols take the belt
Washington Capitols beat New York Knicks 78–62 at home to start reign 47 of the NBA belt, the 5th for the franchise.
New York Knicks had held it since January 15, 1948, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Capitols held it for 13 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Bullets (1947–54) on January 30, 1948.
47Reign number
5Team's reign
2Defenses
13Days held