Chicago Stags take the belt

Chicago Stags beat New York Knicks 63–47 at home to start reign 2 of the NBA belt, the 1st for the franchise.

New York Knicks had held it since November 1, 1946, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Chicago Stags held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Providence Steamrollers on November 7, 1946.