Eastern Division
Champion: Boston Celtics
Division Semifinals
(1) Boston Celtics have division semifinals bye.
(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
Last Playoff Meeting: 1956 NBA Eastern Division Finals (Philadelphia won 3-2)
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
Last Playoff Meeting: 1956 NBA Eastern Division Semifinals (Syracuse won 2-1)
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