1961–62 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1961–62 NBA season was the Nationals' 13th season in the history NBA.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 16
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 103–110
 * Larry Costello (23)
 * Red Kerr (15)
 * Bianchi, Shaffer (4)
 * Philadelphia Civic Center 6,937
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 18
 * Philadelphia
 * L 82–97
 * Red Kerr (18)
 * Lee Shaffer (13)
 * Larry Costello (5)
 * Onondaga War Memorial 5,250
 * 0–2
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 * 3
 * March 19
 * @ Philadelphia
 * W 101–100
 * Lee Shaffer (30)
 * Red Kerr (16)
 * Larry Costello (10)
 * Philadelphia Civic Center 5,328
 * 1–2
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 * 4
 * March 20
 * Philadelphia
 * W 106–99
 * Red Kerr (27)
 * Red Kerr (22)
 * Larry Costello (7)
 * Onondaga War Memorial
 * 2–2
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 * 5
 * March 22
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 104–121
 * Lee Shaffer (30)
 * Red Kerr (15)
 * Al Bianchi (5)
 * Philadelphia Civic Center 7,829
 * 2–3