1958–59 Syracuse Nationals season

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Head coach Paul Seymour Record 35–37 (.486)		Arena Onondaga War Memorial

Place Division: 3rd (Eastern) Playoff finish East Division Finals (eliminated 3–4)

The 1958–59 NBA season was the Nationals' tenth season in the NBA.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

(2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Nationals win series 2-0

Game 1 @ New York: Syracuse 129, New York 123

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 131, New York 115

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Syracuse Nationals: Celtics win series 4-3

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 131, Syracuse 109

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 120, Boston 118

Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 133, Syracuse 111

Game 4 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 119, Boston 107

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 129, Syracuse 108

Game 6 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 133, Boston 121

Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 130, Syracuse 125

Dolph Schayes, All-NBA Second Team

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