Eastern Division
Champion: Boston Celtics
Division Semifinals
(1) Boston Celtics have division semifinals bye.
(2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Nationals win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ New York: Syracuse 129, New York 123
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 131, New York 115
Last Playoff Meeting: 1952 NBA Eastern Division Finals (New York won 3-1)
Division Finals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 4-3
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 131, Syracuse 109
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 120, Boston 118
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 133, Syracuse 111
- Game 4 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 119, Boston 107
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 129, Syracuse 108
- Game 6 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 133, Boston 121
- Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 130, Syracuse 125
Last Playoff Meeting: 1957 NBA Eastern Division Finals (Boston won 3-0)
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