Eastern Division
Champion: Washington Capitols
Division Semifinals
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Capitols win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 92, Philadelphia 70
- Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Washington 80, Philadelphia 78
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Warriors.
(2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Baltimore Bullets: Knicks win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ New York: Baltimore 82, New York 81
- Game 2 @ Baltimore: New York 84, Baltimore 74
- Game 3 @ New York: New York 103, Baltimore 99 (OT)
Last Playoff Meeting: 1948 BAA First Round (Baltimore won 2-1)
Division Finals
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks: Capitols win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 77, New York 71
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 86, Washington 84 (OT)
- Game 3 @ Washington: Washington 84, New York 76
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Knicks.
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