Eastern Division
Champion: Boston Celtics
Division Semifinals
(1) Boston Celtics have division semifinals byes.
(2) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) Cincinnati Royals: Royals win series 3-2
- Game 1 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 123, Cincinnati 120
- Game 2 @ Cincinnati: Cincinnati 133, Syracuse 115
- Game 3 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 121, Cincinnati 117
- Game 4 @ Cincinnati: Cincinnati 125, Syracuse 118
- Game 5 @ Syracuse: Cincinnati 131, Syracuse 127 (OT)
Division Finals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Cincinnati Royals: Celtics win series 4-3
- Game 1 @ Boston: Cincinnati 135, Boston 132
- Game 2 @ Cincinnati: Boston 125, Cincinnati 102
- Game 3 @ Boston: Cincinnati 121, Boston 116
- Game 4 @ Cincinnati: Boston 128, Cincinnati 110
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 125, Cincinnati 120
- Game 6 @ Cincinnati: Cincinnati 109, Boston 99
- Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 142, Cincinnati 131
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