NBA belt · 1953–54 · Belt MVP
Neil Johnston
Philadelphia Warriors · 371 points in 13 belt games, 6 wins, 4 title-winning games. The most points across the season's belt games.
59Belt games with box scores
39Title changes
90Players
9Different holders
Who showed up when the NBA belt was on the line in 1953–54. Counting only belt games with a box score. The season's belt games →
Points
| 1 | Neil JohnstonWarriors | 371 |
| 2 | Arnie RisenKings | 336 |
| 3 | Bob CousyCeltics | 274 |
| 4 | Harry GallatinKnicks | 264 |
| 5 | Bobby WanzerKings | 262 |
| 6 | Bob DaviesKings | 260 |
| 7 | Dolph Schayes76ers | 260 |
| 8 | Bill SharmanCeltics | 258 |
Rebounds
| 1 | Dolph Schayes76ers | 163 |
| 2 | Harry GallatinKnicks | 139 |
| 3 | Earl Lloyd76ers | 100 |
| 4 | Larry FoustPistons | 83 |
| 5 | Wally Osterkorn76ers | 81 |
| 6 | Jim Neal76ers | 79 |
| 7 | Paul Seymour76ers | 66 |
| 8 | George King76ers | 63 |
Assists
| 1 | Paul Seymour76ers | 69 |
| 2 | Dick McGuireKnicks | 60 |
| 3 | Bob CousyCeltics | 55 |
| 4 | Dolph Schayes76ers | 50 |
| 5 | George King76ers | 43 |
| 6 | Billy Gabor76ers | 26 |
| 7 | Wally Osterkorn76ers | 26 |
| 8 | Earl Lloyd76ers | 25 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Bobby WanzerKings | 22 |
| 2 | Arnie RisenKings | 22 |
| 3 | Bob DaviesKings | 22 |
| 4 | Jack ColemanKings | 22 |
| 5 | Alex HannumKings | 22 |
| 6 | Cal ChristensenKings | 22 |
| 7 | Odie SpearsKings | 22 |
| 8 | Jack McMahonKings | 22 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Connie SimmonsKnicks | 13 |
| 2 | Carl BraunKnicks | 13 |
| 3 | Harry GallatinKnicks | 13 |
| 4 | Nat CliftonKnicks | 13 |
| 5 | Bobby WanzerKings | 12 |
| 6 | Arnie RisenKings | 12 |
| 7 | Bob DaviesKings | 12 |
| 8 | Jack ColemanKings | 12 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Bobby WanzerKings | 6 |
| 2 | Arnie RisenKings | 6 |
| 3 | Bob DaviesKings | 6 |
| 4 | Bob HarrisCeltics | 6 |
| 5 | Jack ColemanKings | 6 |
| 6 | Alex HannumKings | 6 |
| 7 | Bob DonhamCeltics | 6 |
| 8 | Bob CousyCeltics | 6 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 50 | Neil Johnstonvs. Syracuse Nationals · Feb 16, 1954 |
| 33 | Bob Cousyvs. New York Knicks · Feb 11, 1954 |
| 30 | Dolph Schayesvs. Rochester Royals · Jan 16, 1954 |
| 28 | Harry Gallatinvs. Philadelphia Warriors · Nov 18, 1953 |
| 28 | George Mikanvs. Boston Celtics · Nov 29, 1953 |
| 28 | Ed Macauleyvs. New York Knicks · Nov 25, 1953 |
| 28 | Don Sunderlagevs. Fort Wayne Pistons · Nov 1, 1953 |
| 27 | Connie Simmonsvs. Syracuse Nationals · Nov 22, 1953 |
Player box scores: Historical NBA Data and Player Box Scores by Eoin Moore (CC0).