The Syracuse Nationals defeated the New York Knicks, 82 to 77, in Game 1 of the 1956 Division Third Place Tiebreaker on March 15, 1956.

The Syracuse Nationals defeated the New York Knicks, 82 to 77, in Game 1 of the 1956 Division Third Place Tiebreaker on March 15, 1956.
Knicks
Nationals
FG Made - Attempted
26-71
32-98
Field Goal %
36.6
32.7
3PT Made - Attempted
3PT %
FT Made - Attempted
25-41
18-32
Free Throw %
61.0
56.3
Rebounds
57
44
Offensive Rebounds
Defensive Rebounds
Assists
22
24
Steals
Blocks
Turnovers
Personal Fouls
26
28