1959–60 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1959–60 NBA season was the Nationals' 11th season in the NBA.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 11
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 92–115
 * Dick Barnett (19)
 * Barney Cable (13)
 * Larry Costello (4)
 * Philadelphia Civic Center
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 13
 * Philadelphia
 * W 125–119
 * Dolph Schayes (40)
 * Dolph Schayes (22)
 * Larry Costello (9)
 * Onondaga War Memorial
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * March 14
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 112–132
 * Dolph Schayes (31)
 * Dolph Schayes (14)
 * Larry Costello (7)
 * Philadelphia Civic Center
 * 1–2

Awards and records

 * Dolph Schayes, All-NBA Second Team