Belt game 495 · January 22, 1953
New York Knicks take the belt
New York Knicks beat Boston Celtics 112–89 on the road to start reign 219 of the NBA belt, the 29th for the franchise.
Boston Celtics had held it since January 21, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Knicks held it for 14 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Lakers on February 5, 1953.
219Reign number
29Team's reign
7Defenses
14Days held