1956–57 Syracuse Nationals season

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Head coach Al CerviPaul Seymour Record 38–34 (.528)		Arena Onondaga War Memorial
Place Division: 2nd (Eastern) Playoff finish East Division Finals(eliminated 0–3)

The 1956–57 NBA season was the Nationals' eighth season in the NBA.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

(2) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) Philadelphia Warriors: Nationals win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Syracuse 103, Philadelphia 96

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 91, Philadelphia 80

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 3-0

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 108, Syracuse 90

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 105

Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 83, Syracuse 80

Dolph Schayes, All-NBA First Team

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