Rochester Royals take the belt

Rochester Royals beat Chicago Stags 87–73 at home to start reign 78 of the NBA belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Chicago Stags had held it since February 11, 1949, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Rochester Royals held it for 31 days and 11 defenses, then lost it to Boston Celtics on March 15, 1949.