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| Dates: | March 31–April 7 | |||||||||
| Eastern Finals: | Warriors defeated Nationals, 3–2 | |||||||||
| Western Finals: | Pistons defeated Hawks, 3–2 | |||||||||
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The 1956 NBA World Championship Series was the championship series played at the conclusion of the 1955–56 National Basketball Association (NBA) season.
The Philadelphia Warriors defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons four games to one. The series is notable for being one of only two Finals in which the two teams alternated home games, the other being in 1971.
1956 NBA Playoffs[]
| Fort Wayne Pistons (Western Division Champion) | Philadelphia Warriors (Eastern Division Champion) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37–35 (.514)
1st Western, 2nd Overall |
Regular season | 45–27 (.625)
1st Eastern, 1st Overall | ||
| Earned first-round bye | Division Semifinals | Earned first-round bye | ||
| Defeated the (3) St. Louis Hawks, 3–2 | Division Finals | Defeated the (3) Syracuse Nationals, 3–2 | ||
Series Summary[]
| Game | Date | Home Team | Result | Road Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | March 31 | Philadelphia | 98-94 (1-0) | Fort Wayne |
| Game 2 | April 1 | Fort Wayne | 84-83 (1-1) | Philadelphia |
| Game 3 | April 3 | Philadelphia | 100-96 (2-1) | Fort Wayne |
| Game 4 | April 5 | Fort Wayne | 105-107 (1-3) | Philadelphia |
| Game 5 | April 7 | Philadelphia | 99-88 (4-1) | Fort Wayne |
Warriors win series 4-1
Team rosters[]
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See also[]
- 1956 NBA Playoffs
External links[]
Template:Golden State Warriors Template:NBA on NBC
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| Preceded by 1955 |
NBA Finals 1956 |
Succeeded by 1957 |