NBA
Syracuse Nationals 1954-55
Season Story
The 1954-55 Syracuse Nationals finished 43-29 (.597), the league's second-best record that season.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons 4-3 in the Finals.
Dolph Schayes led the roster at 18.5 points per game, with Paul Seymour adding 14.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
88.4 PPG
48.9 RPG
24.1 APG
Key Players
Red Rocha 11.3 PPG 6.8 RPG · 2.5 APG · 72 GP
Earl Lloyd 10.2 PPG 7.7 RPG · 2.1 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Schayes | 72 | 18.5 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Paul Seymour | 72 | 14.6 | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| Red Rocha | 72 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 2.5 |
| Johnny Kerr | 72 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 1.1 |
| Earl Lloyd | 72 | 10.2 | 7.7 | 2.1 |
| George King | 67 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 4.9 |
| Bill Kenville | 70 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Dick Farley | 69 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Billy Gabor | 3 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 3.7 |
| Jim Tucker | 20 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 0.6 |
| Wally Osterkorn | 19 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 0.9 |