1956 NBA Finals

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 Finals
TeamCoachWins
Philadelphia Warriors George Senesky 4
Fort Wayne Pistons Charles Eckman 1
DatesMarch 31 – April 7
Hall of FamersPistons:
Chuck Cooper (2019)
George Yardley (1996)
Warriors:
Paul Arizin (1978)
Tom Gola (1976)
Neil Johnston (1990)
Officials:
Mendy Rudolph (2007)
Eastern FinalsWarriors defeat Nationals, 3–2
Western FinalsPistons defeat Hawks, 3–2

Series summary

GameDateHome TeamResultRoad Team
Game 1March 31Philadelphia99–94 (1–0)Fort Wayne
Game 2April 1Fort Wayne84–83 (1–1)Philadelphia
Game 3April 3Philadelphia100–96 (2–1)Fort Wayne
Game 4April 5Fort Wayne105–107 (1–3)Philadelphia
Game 5April 7Philadelphia99–88 (4–1)Fort Wayne

Warriors win series 4–1

Team rosters

Philadelphia Warriors

Fort Wayne Pistons

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See also

  • 1956 NBA Playoffs

References

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