The 1952–53 NBA season was the Nationals' 4th season in the NBA. Regular season Season standings x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | March 19 | Boston | L 81–87 | Paul Seymour (18) | — | Onondaga War Memorial | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | March 21 | @ Boston | L 105–111 (4OT) | Red Rocha (19) | George King (4) | Boston Garden | 0–2 |- Player statistics Awards and records Dolph Schayes, All-NBA First Team References Syracuse Philadelphia 76ers seasons