1960–61 Syracuse Nationals season

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Head coach Alex Hannum Record 38–41 (.481)		Arena Onondaga War Memorial
Place Division: 3rd (Eastern) Playoff finish East Division Finals(eliminated 1–4)

The 1960-61 NBA season was the Nationals' 12th season in the NBA.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

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

Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Syracuse 115, Philadelphia 107

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 115, Philadelphia 114

Game 3 @ Philadelphia: Syracuse 106, Philadelphia 103

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

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 128, Syracuse 115

Game 2 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 115, Boston 98

Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 133, Syracuse 110

Game 4 @ Syracuse: Boston 120, Syracuse 107

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 123, Syracuse 101

Dolph Schayes, All-NBA Second Team

Larry Costello, All-NBA Second Team

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