Belt game 20 · December 12, 1946
Chicago Stags take the belt
Chicago Stags beat St. Louis Bombers 88–68 on the road to start reign 9 of the NBA belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
St. Louis Bombers had held it since December 10, 1946, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago Stags held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Providence Steamrollers on December 19, 1946.
9Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held