Chicago Stags take the belt

Chicago Stags beat Washington Capitols 74–70 at home to start reign 56 of the NBA belt, the 10th for the franchise.

Washington Capitols had held it since March 18, 1948, with 1 defense over 5 days.

Chicago Stags held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Bullets (1947–54) on March 25, 1948.