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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.

Contents

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

East Division Semifinals

(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

    • East Division Finals

    (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

    • Awards and records

  • Dolph Schayes, All-NBA Second Team
  • Larry Costello, All-NBA Second Team

    • References

    1960–61 Syracuse Nationals season Wikipedia
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