Eastern Division
Champion: Philadelphia Warriors
Division Semifinals
(1) Philadelphia Warriors have division semifinals byes.
(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Nationals win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 110, Syracuse 93
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 101, Boston 98
- Game 3 @ Boston: Syracuse 102, Boston 97
Division Finals
(1) Philadelphia Warriors vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Warriors win series 3-2
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 109, Syracuse 87
- Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 122, Philadelphia 118
- Game 3 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 119, Syracuse 96
- Game 4 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 108, Philadelphia 104
- Game 5 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 109, Syracuse 104
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