Belt game 174 · February 3, 1949
Providence Steamrollers take the belt
Providence Steamrollers beat Rochester Royals 88–80 at home to start reign 72 of the NBA belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Rochester Royals had held it since January 9, 1949, with 9 defenses over 25 days.
Providence Steamrollers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Stags on February 5, 1949.
72Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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