Belt game 55 · March 13, 1947
Washington Capitols take the belt
Washington Capitols beat Chicago Stags 86–69 on the road to start reign 24 of the NBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Chicago Stags had held it since February 26, 1947, with 5 defenses over 15 days.
Washington Capitols held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Knicks on March 22, 1947.
24Reign number
3Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held