1956–57 Syracuse Nationals season
| 1956–57 Syracuse Nationals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
Al Cervi Paul Seymour |
| Arena | Onondaga War Memorial |
| Results | |
| Record | 38–34 (.528) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Division Finals (eliminated 0–3) |
|
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
The 1956–57 NBA season was the Nationals' 8th season in the NBA.[1]
Regular season
Season standings
| Eastern Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Neutral | Div |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Boston Celtics | 44 | 28 | .611 | - | 24-4 | 11-18 | 9-6 | 20-16 |
| x-Syracuse Nationals | 38 | 34 | .528 | 6 | 23-9 | 9-15 | 6-10 | 20-16 |
| x-Philadelphia Warriors | 37 | 35 | .514 | 7 | 20-5 | 5–25 | 12-5 | 17-19 |
| New York Knicks | 36 | 36 | .500 | 8 | 18-10 | 9-19 | 9-7 | 15-21 |
- x – clinched playoff spot
Playoffs
East Division Semifinals
(2) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) Philadelphia Warriors: Nationals win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Syracuse 103, Philadelphia 96
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 91, Philadelphia 80
East Division Finals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 3-0
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 108, Syracuse 90
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 105
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 83, Syracuse 80
Awards and records
References
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