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1962–63 Syracuse Nationals season

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Head coach
  
Alex Hannum

Record
  
48–32 (.600)

Arena
  
Onondaga War Memorial

Place
  
Division: 2nd (Eastern)

Playoff finish
  
East Division Semifinals (eliminated 2–3)

The 1962–63 NBA season was the Nationals' 14th season in the NBA. In their final season in Syracuse, the Nationals finished with a record of 48–32, good for second place in the NBA Eastern Division. They qualified for the playoffs, but lost to the Cincinnati Royals, three games to two in the East semifinal.

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Following the season, the Nationals relocated to Philadelphia and became the 76ers, filling the void left by the Warriors, who moved to the Bay Area one year earlier.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

East Division Semifinals

(2) Syracuse Nationals vs. (3) Cincinnati Royals: Royals win series 3-2

  • Game 1 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 123, Cincinnati 120
  • Game 2 @ Cincinnati: Cincinnati 133, Syracuse 115
  • Game 3 @ Syracuse: Syracuse 121, Cincinnati 117
  • Game 4 @ Cincinnati: Cincinnati 125, Syracuse 118
  • Game 5 @ Syracuse: Cincinnati 131, Syracuse 127 (OT)

    • Awards and records

  • Hal Greer, All-NBA Second Team

    • References

    1962–63 Syracuse Nationals season Wikipedia
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