The NBA Belt · reign 21
Chicago Stags
Took the belt from Toronto Huskies, 90–75, on February 2, 1947. Lost it to Detroit Falcons, 76–74, on February 20, 1947.
5Defenses
18Days
3rdReign for the franchise
+2Closest call · Feb 13, 1947
14.0Average winning margin
154thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
148thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
How it ended
Lost it to Detroit Falcons, 76–74, on February 20, 1947.
Defended against
Ironmen ×2CapitolsSteamrollersCeltics
The season
- 1946–47: Washington Capitols had the best record (49–11–0); Philadelphia Warriors won the league title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 31 times that season.
Every game of the reign
margins from Chicago Stags’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Feb 2, 1947 | Chicago Stags beat Toronto Huskies 90–75 Game → | +15 | Title change |
| 42 | Feb 6, 1947 | Chicago Stags beat Pittsburgh Ironmen 109–85 | +24 | Defense |
| 43 | Feb 9, 1947 | Chicago Stags beat Washington Capitols 85–67 | +18 | Defense |
| 44 | Feb 12, 1947 | Chicago Stags beat Pittsburgh Ironmen 101–82 | +19 | Defense |
| 45 | Feb 13, 1947 | Chicago Stags beat Providence Steamrollers 81–79 | +2 | Defense |
| 46 | Feb 16, 1947 | Chicago Stags beat Boston Celtics 84–77 | +7 | Defense |
| 47 | Feb 20, 1947 | Detroit Falcons beat Chicago Stags 76–74 | −2 | Title change |