NBA

Philadelphia Warriors 1955-56

45-27 (0.625) 🏆 NBA Champions

Season Story

The 1955-56 Philadelphia Warriors finished 45-27 (.625), the best record in the league that season.

They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 4-1 in the Finals.

Paul Arizin led the roster at 24.2 points per game, with Neil Johnston adding 22.1.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

102.7 PPG

54.0 RPG

25.9 APG

Paul Arizin 24.2 PPG 7.5 RPG · 2.6 APG · 72 GP

Neil Johnston 22.1 PPG 12.5 RPG · 3.2 APG · 70 GP

Joe Graboski 14.4 PPG 8.9 RPG · 2.6 APG · 72 GP

Jack George 13.9 PPG 4.3 RPG · 6.3 APG · 72 GP

Tom Gola 10.8 PPG 9.1 RPG · 5.9 APG · 68 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Paul Arizin	72	24.2	7.5	2.6
Neil Johnston	70	22.1	12.5	3.2
Joe Graboski	72	14.4	8.9	2.6
Jack George	72	13.9	4.3	6.3
Tom Gola	68	10.8	9.1	5.9
Ernie Beck	67	5.2	2.9	1.2
George Dempsey	72	4.7	3.7	2.8
Walt Davis	70	4.6	3.9	0.8
Larry Hennessy	53	3.7	0.9	0.9
Jackie Moore	54	2.4	2.2	0.5