Eastern Division
Champion: New York Knicks
Division Semifinals
(1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Nationals win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 102, Philadelphia 83
- Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 100, Syracuse 95
- Game 3 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 84, Philadelphia 73
Last Playoff Meeting: 1951 NBA Eastern Division Semifinals (Syracuse won 2-0)
(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 105, New York 94
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 101, Boston 97
- Game 3 @ Boston: New York 88, Boston 87 (2OT)
Last Playoff Meeting: 1951 NBA Eastern Division Semifinals (New York won 2-0)
Division Finals
(1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 3-1
- Game 1 @ Syracuse: New York 87, Syracuse 85
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 102, New York 92
- Game 3 @ New York: New York 99, Syracuse 92
- Game 4 @ New York: New York 100, Syracuse 93
Last Playoff Meeting: 1951 NBA Eastern Division Finals (New York won 3-2)
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