Belt game 111 · February 19, 1948
Chicago Stags take the belt
Chicago Stags beat New York Knicks 82–74 at home to start reign 51 of the NBA belt, the 8th for the franchise.
New York Knicks had held it since February 18, 1948, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago Stags held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Golden State Warriors on February 26, 1948.
51Reign number
8Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held