New York Knicks take the belt

New York Knicks beat Indianapolis Jets 80–74 on the road to start reign 67 of the NBA belt, the 12th for the franchise.

Indianapolis Jets had held it since December 7, 1948, with 0 defenses over 6 days.

New York Knicks held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Golden State Warriors on December 17, 1948.