1951-52 National Basketball Association Standings
1951-52 National Basketball Association Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1951-52 National Basketball Association Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Division Semifinals - Minneapolis Lakers over Indianapolis Olympians 2-0Division Semifinals - New York Knicks over Boston Celtics 2-1
Division Semifinals - Rochester Royals over Fort Wayne Pistons 2-0
Division Semifinals - Syracuse Nationals over Philadelphia Warriors 2-1
Division Finals - Minneapolis Lakers over Rochester Royals 3-1
Division Finals - New York Knicks over Syracuse Nationals 3-1
Finals - Minneapolis Lakers over New York Knicks 4-3
1951-52 NBA Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||||
| Syracuse Nationals | 40 | 26 | .606 | 5721 | 5427 | Lost division finals | |
| Boston Celtics | 39 | 27 | .591 | 6027 | 5758 | Lost division semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 37 | 29 | .561 | 5609 | 5560 | Lost finals | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 33 | 33 | .500 | 5712 | 5795 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Baltimore Bullets | 20 | 46 | .303 | 5378 | 5873 | ||
| Western Division | |||||||
| Rochester Royals | 41 | 25 | .621 | 5689 | 5468 | Lost division finals | |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 40 | 26 | .606 | 5648 | 5250 | Won NBA championship | |
| Indianapolis Olympians | 34 | 32 | .515 | 5474 | 5466 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 29 | 37 | .439 | 5151 | 5286 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Milwaukee Hawks | 17 | 49 | .258 | 4833 | 5357 | ||
 Baltimore Bullets |
 Boston Celtics |
 Fort Wayne Pistons |
 Indianapolis Olympians |
 Milwaukee Hawks |
 Minneapolis Lakers |
 New York Knicks |
 Philadelphia Warriors |
 Rochester Royals |
 Syracuse Nationals |
