NBA
Syracuse Nationals 1950-51
1950-51 champion: Rochester Royals (4-3)
Season Story
The 1950-51 Syracuse Nationals finished 32-34 (.485), ranking 6th of 11 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
Dolph Schayes led the roster at 17.0 points per game, with George Ratkovicz adding 12.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
69.2 PPG
39.7 RPG
18.6 APG
Key Players
George Ratkovicz 12.9 PPG 8.3 RPG · 2.9 APG · 66 GP
Billy Gabor 11.3 PPG 2.5 RPG · 2.0 APG · 61 GP
Al Cervi 8.6 PPG 2.9 RPG · 3.9 APG · 53 GP
Alex Hannum 7.5 PPG 4.8 RPG · 1.9 APG · 63 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 66 | 17.0 | 16.4 | 3.8 |
| George Ratkovicz | 66 | 12.9 | 8.3 | 2.9 |
| Billy Gabor | 61 | 11.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Al Cervi | 53 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Alex Hannum | 63 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| Paul Seymour | 51 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Johnny Macknowski | 58 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Gerry Calabrese | 46 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Leroy Chollet | 14 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 |