1962–63 Syracuse Nationals season

The 1962–63 NBA season was the Nationals' 14th season in the NBA. In their final season in Syracuse, the Nationals finished with a record of 48–32, good enough for 2nd place in the NBA Eastern Division. They qualified for the playoffs but lost to the Cincinnati Royals, 3 games to 2 in the East semifinals.

Following this season, the Nationals relocated to Philadelphia and became the 76ers, filling the void left by the Warriors, who moved to the Bay Area the prior year.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 19
 * Cincinnati
 * W 123–120
 * Hal Greer (32)
 * Hal Greer (11)
 * Costello, Greer (6)
 * Onondaga War Memorial 4,335
 * 1–0
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 * 2
 * March 21
 * @ Cincinnati
 * L 115–133
 * Chet Walker (24)
 * Johnny Kerr (12)
 * Larry Costello (3)
 * Cincinnati Gardens 3,205
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * March 23
 * Cincinnati
 * W 121–117
 * Lee Shaffer (34)
 * Johnny Kerr (17)
 * Hal Greer (7)
 * Onondaga War Memorial 8,007
 * 2–1
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 * 4
 * March 24
 * @ Cincinnati
 * L 118–125
 * Lee Shaffer (32)
 * Johnny Kerr (14)
 * Larry Costello (5)
 * Cincinnati Gardens 3,331
 * 2–2
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 * 5
 * March 26
 * Cincinnati
 * L 127–131 (OT)
 * Lee Shaffer (45)
 * Johnny Kerr (20)
 * Paul Neumann (6)
 * Onondaga War Memorial 7,418
 * 2–3

Awards and records

 * Hal Greer, All-NBA Second Team