Belt game 178 · February 9, 1949
New York Knicks take the belt
New York Knicks beat St. Louis Bombers 95–83 on the road to start reign 75 of the NBA belt, the 14th for the franchise.
St. Louis Bombers had held it since February 8, 1949, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Knicks held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 1949.
75Reign number
14Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held