Belt game 240 · January 7, 1950
Tri-Cities Blackhawks take the belt
Tri-Cities Blackhawks beat Sheboygan Red Skins 98–86 at home to start reign 97 of the NBA belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Sheboygan Red Skins had held it since January 5, 1950, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Tri-Cities Blackhawks held it for 11 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Sacramento Kings on January 18, 1950.
97Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
11Days held