1951–52 Syracuse Nationals season

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Head coach Al Cervi Record 40–26 (.606)		Arena Onondaga War Memorial
Place Division: 1st (Eastern) Playoff finish East Division Finals (eliminated 1–3)

The 1951–52 NBA season was the Nationals' third season in the NBA.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

(1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Nationals win series 2-1

Game 1 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 102, Philadelphia 83

Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 100, Syracuse 95

Game 3 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 84, Philadelphia 73

(1) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) New York Knicks: Knicks win series 3-1

Game 1 @ Syracuse: New York 87, Syracuse 85

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 102, New York 92

Game 3 @ New York: New York 99, Syracuse 92

Game 4 @ New York: New York 100, Syracuse 93

Dolph Schayes, All-NBA First Team

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