1952–53 Rochester Royals season

The 1952–53 NBA season was the Royals fifth season in the NBA.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 20
 * Fort Wayne
 * L 77–84
 * Arnie Risen (17)
 * Edgerton Park Arena
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 22
 * @ Fort Wayne
 * W 83–71
 * Bobby Wanzer (19)
 * War Memorial Coliseum
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * March 24
 * Fort Wayne
 * L 65–67
 * Bobby Wanzer (17)
 * Edgerton Park Arena
 * 1–2

Awards and records

 * Bob Davies, All-NBA Second Team
 * Bobby Wanzer, All-NBA Second Team