Belt game 49 · February 26, 1947
Chicago Stags take the belt
Chicago Stags beat Detroit Falcons 72–68 on the road to start reign 23 of the NBA belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Detroit Falcons had held it since February 20, 1947, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Chicago Stags held it for 15 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitols on March 13, 1947.
23Reign number
4Team's reign
5Defenses
15Days held