1956 NBA Playoffs - Eastern Division Tie Breakers

Eastern Division Tie Breakers

Syracuse Nationals vs. New York Knicks: Nationals win series 1-0

  • Game 1 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 82, New York 77

Syracuse defeats New York for #3 seed in East.

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