Belt game 177 · February 8, 1949
St. Louis Bombers take the belt
St. Louis Bombers beat Chicago Stags 75–73 on the road to start reign 74 of the NBA belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Chicago Stags had held it since February 5, 1949, with 1 defense over 3 days.
St. Louis Bombers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Knicks on February 9, 1949.
74Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held