Belt game 160 · January 2, 1949
Chicago Stags take the belt
Chicago Stags beat New York Knicks 81–79 at home to start reign 70 of the NBA belt, the 11th for the franchise.
New York Knicks had held it since January 1, 1949, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago Stags held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Sacramento Kings on January 9, 1949.
70Reign number
11Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held