Chicago Stags take the belt

Chicago Stags beat Washington Capitols 81–77 at home to start reign 35 of the NBA belt, the 6th for the franchise.

Washington Capitols had held it since November 19, 1947, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Chicago Stags held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Bullets (1947–54) on November 22, 1947.