1956–57 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1956–57 NBA season was the Nationals' 8th season in the NBA.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 16
 * @ Philadelphia
 * W 103–96
 * Red Kerr (25)
 * Red Kerr (21)
 * Dolph Schayes (6)
 * Philadelphia Civic Center
 * 1–0
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 * 2
 * March 18
 * Philadelphia
 * W 91–80
 * Red Kerr (22)
 * Dolph Schayes (20)
 * Schayes, Conlin (4)
 * Onondaga War Memorial
 * 2–0


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 * 1
 * March 21
 * @ Boston
 * L 90–108
 * Dolph Schayes (21)
 * Dolph Schayes (23)
 * Boston Garden
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 23
 * Boston
 * L 105–120
 * Dolph Schayes (31)
 * Dolph Schayes (15)
 * Onondaga War Memorial
 * 0–2
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 * 3
 * March 24
 * @ Boston
 * L 80–83
 * Dolph Schayes (22)
 * Dolph Schayes (17)
 * Boston Garden
 * 0–3

Awards and records

 * Dolph Schayes, All-NBA First Team