Belt game 164 · January 9, 1949
Rochester Royals take the belt
Rochester Royals beat Chicago Stags 90–75 on the road to start reign 71 of the NBA belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Chicago Stags had held it since January 2, 1949, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Rochester Royals held it for 25 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Providence Steamrollers on February 3, 1949.
71Reign number
1Team's reign
9Defenses
25Days held