Belt game 97 · January 8, 1948
Baltimore Bullets take the belt
Baltimore Bullets beat Chicago Stags 78–75 at home to start reign 44 of the NBA belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Chicago Stags had held it since December 27, 1947, with 3 defenses over 12 days.
Baltimore Bullets held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Bombers on January 11, 1948.
44Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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