Belt game 571 · January 10, 1954
Syracuse Nationals take the belt
Syracuse Nationals beat Baltimore Bullets 77–73 at home to start reign 255 of the NBA belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Baltimore Bullets had held it since January 9, 1954, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Syracuse Nationals held it for 13 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Bullets (1947–54) on January 23, 1954.
255Reign number
18Team's reign
4Defenses
13Days held