Chicago Stags take the belt

Chicago Stags beat New York Knicks 79–70 on the road to start reign 43 of the NBA belt, the 7th for the franchise.

New York Knicks had held it since December 25, 1947, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Chicago Stags held it for 12 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Bullets (1947–54) on January 8, 1948.