Last Updated on June 3, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 1951–52 NBA Regular Season Standings.
Eastern Division
| Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Nationals | 40 | 26 | .606 | Al Cervi | Lost in East Finals (to NYK) |
| New York Knicks | 37 | 29 | .561 | Joe Lapchick | Lost in NBA Finals (to MIN) |
| Boston Celtics | 39 | 27 | .591 | Red Auerbach | Lost in East Semifinals (to NYK) |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 33 | 33 | .500 | Edward Gottlieb | Missed playoffs |
| Baltimore Bullets | 20 | 46 | .303 | Chick Reiser | Missed playoffs |
Western Division
| Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Lakers | 40 | 26 | .606 | John Kundla | NBA Champions |
| Rochester Royals | 41 | 25 | .621 | Les Harrison | Lost in West Semifinals (to FTW) |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 29 | 37 | .439 | Paul Birch | Lost in West Finals (to MIN) |
| Indianapolis Olympians | 28 | 43 | .394 | Herm Schaefer | Missed playoffs |
| Tri-Cities Blackhawks | 25 | 43 | .368 | Doxie Moore | Missed playoffs |
Playoff Summary:
- NBA Finals:
- Minneapolis Lakers defeated New York Knicks 4–3.
- Division Finals:
- Eastern: Knicks defeated Nationals 3–1
- Western: Lakers defeated Pistons 3–0
- Division Semifinals:
- Eastern: Knicks defeated Celtics 2–1
- Western: Lakers defeated Royals 2–1