Eastern Division
Champion: Syracuse Nationals
Division Semifinals
(1) Syracuse Nationals have division semifinals bye.
(2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Boston Celtics: Celtics win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 122, New York 101
- Game 2 @ New York: New York 102, Boston 95
- Game 3 @ New York: Boston 116, New York 109
Last Playoff Meeting: 1953 NBA Eastern Division Finals (New York won 3-1)
Division Finals
(1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) Boston Celtics: Nationals win series 3-1
- Game 1 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 110, Boston 100
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 116, Boston 110
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 100, Syracuse 97 (OT)
- Game 4 @ Boston: Syracuse 110, Boston 94
Last Playoff Meeting: 1954 NBA Eastern Division Finals (Syracuse won 2-0)
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