1952–53 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1952–53 NBA season was the Nationals' 4th season in the NBA.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 19
 * Boston
 * L 81–87
 * Paul Seymour (18)
 * Onondaga War Memorial
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 21
 * @ Boston
 * L 105–111 (4OT)
 * Red Rocha (19)
 * George King (4)
 * Boston Garden
 * 0–2
 * 0–2

Awards and records

 * Dolph Schayes, All-NBA First Team