Eastern Division
Champion: New York Knicks
Division Semifinals
(1) Philadelphia Warriors vs. (4) Syracuse Nationals: Nationals win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Syracuse 91, Philadelphia 89 (OT)
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 90, Philadelphia 78
Last Playoff Meeting: 1950 NBA Eastern Division Semifinals (Syracuse won 2-0)
(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Boston: New York 83, Boston 69
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 92, Boston 78
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Celtics and Knicks.
Division Finals
(3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Syracuse Nationals: Knicks win series 3-2
- Game 1 @ New York: New York 103, Syracuse 92
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 102, New York 80
- Game 3 @ New York: New York 77, Syracuse 75 (OT)
- Game 4 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 90, New York 83
- Game 5 @ New York: New York 83, Syracuse 81
Last Playoff Meeting: 1950 NBA Eastern Division Finals (Syracuse won 2-1)
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