Belt game 316 · January 7, 1951
Syracuse Nationals take the belt
Syracuse Nationals beat Baltimore Bullets 73–65 at home to start reign 131 of the NBA belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Baltimore Bullets had held it since January 6, 1951, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Syracuse Nationals held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Pistons on January 11, 1951.
131Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held