Game 7, 1954-55 NBA Finals
April 10, 1955 · Onondaga War Memorial, Syracuse, New York
Game 7, 1954-55 NBA Finals: SNSyracuse Nationals 92–91 Fort Wayne Pistons, at Onondaga War Memorial, Syracuse, New York on April 10, 1955.
The best-documented game of the series, with full rebounds and assists for every player. George King's late free throw, plus a steal off Andy Phillip in the closing seconds, clinched Syracuse's first NBA championship by a single point.
Box score
| SNSyracuse Nationals starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Billy Kenville | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| George King | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Dolph Schayes | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| Red Kerr | 13 | 12 | 2 |
| Earl Lloyd | 12 | 9 | 2 |
Bench (10+ points): Paul Seymour (11), Red Rocha (11)
| FWPFort Wayne Pistons starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Larry Foust | 24 | 7 | 3 |
| Frankie Brian | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| Mel Hutchins | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Andy Phillip | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| George Yardley | 9 | 10 | 2 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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