Game 5, 1955-56 NBA Finals
April 7, 1956 · Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Game 5, 1955-56 NBA Finals: PWPhiladelphia Warriors 99–88 Fort Wayne Pistons, at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1956.
Joe Graboski's game-high 29 points and 16 rebounds off a starting-lineup shuffle led Philadelphia to a series-clinching win and the franchise's first NBA championship (having previously won the 1947 BAA title before the NBA name existed).
Box score
| PWPhiladelphia Warriors starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Joe Graboski | 29 | 16 | 1 |
| Paul Arizin | 26 | 13 | 5 |
| Tom Gola | 16 | 15 | 5 |
| Ernie Beck | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack George | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| FWPFort Wayne Pistons starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| George Yardley | 30 | 20 | 2 |
| Larry Foust | 18 | 14 | 0 |
| Mel Hutchins | 13 | 17 | 2 |
| Corky Devlin | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Bob Houbregs | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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