NBA
Syracuse Nationals 1951-52
1951-52 champion: Minneapolis Lakers (4-3)
Season Story
The 1951-52 Syracuse Nationals finished 40-26 (.606), the league's second-best record that season.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
Dolph Schayes led the roster at 13.8 points per game, with Red Rocha adding 12.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
86.8 PPG
48.1 RPG
20.8 APG
Key Players
Red Rocha 12.9 PPG 8.3 RPG · 1.9 APG · 66 GP
George King 10.0 PPG 4.2 RPG · 3.7 APG · 66 GP
Billy Gabor 8.6 PPG 1.6 RPG · 1.5 APG · 57 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 63 | 13.8 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Red Rocha | 66 | 12.9 | 8.3 | 1.9 |
| George King | 66 | 10.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Paul Seymour | 66 | 9.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Billy Gabor | 57 | 8.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Noble Jorgensen | 66 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| Al Cervi | 55 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| George Ratkovicz | 66 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| Wally Osterkorn | 66 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 1.8 |
| Gerry Calabrese | 58 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Don Savage | 12 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |