Belt game 73 · April 22, 1947 · playoffs
Philadelphia Warriors take the belt
Philadelphia Warriors beat Chicago Stags 83–80 at home to start reign 33 of the NBA belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Chicago Stags had held it since April 20, 1947, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Warriors held it for 211 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitols on November 19, 1947.
33Reign number
5Team's reign
3Defenses
211Days held