The NBA Belt · reign 213
Rochester Royals
Took the belt from Fort Wayne Pistons, 92–89, on December 20, 1952. Lost it to Boston Celtics, 83–81, on January 1, 1953.
5Defenses
12Days
12thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 477 | Dec 20, 1952 | Rochester Royals beat Fort Wayne Pistons 92–89 | Title change |
| 478 | Dec 21, 1952 | Rochester Royals beat Indianapolis Olympians 83–65 | Defense |
| 479 | Dec 25, 1952 | Rochester Royals beat Philadelphia Warriors 93–78 | Defense |
| 480 | Dec 27, 1952 | Rochester Royals beat Indianapolis Olympians 94–73 | Defense |
| 481 | Dec 30, 1952 | Rochester Royals beat Syracuse Nationals 106–93 | Defense |
| 482 | Dec 31, 1952 | Rochester Royals beat Milwaukee Hawks 82–74 | Defense |
| 483 | Jan 1, 1953 | Boston Celtics beat Rochester Royals 83–81 | Title change |