1958-59 National Basketball Association Standings
1958-59 National Basketball Association Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1958-59 National Basketball Association Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Division Semifinals - Syracuse Nationals over New York Knicks 2-0Division Semifinals - Minneapolis Lakers over Detroit Pistons 2-1
Division Finals - Minneapolis Lakers over St. Louis Hawks 4-2
Division Finals - Boston Celtics over Syracuse Nationals 4-3
Finals - Boston Celtics over Minneapolis Lakers 4-0
1958-59 NBA Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics | 52 | 20 | .722 | 8379 | 7912 | Won NBA championship | |
| New York Knicks | 40 | 32 | .556 | 7943 | 7925 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Syracuse Nationals | 35 | 37 | .486 | 8146 | 7855 | Lost division finals | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 32 | 40 | .444 | 7435 | 7651 | ||
| Western Division | |||||||
| St. Louis Hawks | 49 | 23 | .681 | 7830 | 7564 | Lost division finals | |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 33 | 39 | .458 | 7629 | 7725 | Lost finals | |
| Detroit Pistons | 28 | 44 | .389 | 7565 | 7657 | Lost division semifinals | |
| Cincinnati Royals | 19 | 53 | .264 | 7421 | 8060 | ||
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