Belt game 175 · February 5, 1949
Chicago Stags take the belt
Chicago Stags beat Providence Steamrollers 91–75 on the road to start reign 73 of the NBA belt, the 12th for the franchise.
Providence Steamrollers had held it since February 3, 1949, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago Stags held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Bombers on February 8, 1949.
73Reign number
12Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held