The 1959–60 NBA season was the Nationals' 11th season in the NBA. Regular season Season standings x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | March 11 | @ Philadelphia | L 92–115 | Dick Barnett (19) | Barney Cable (13) | Larry Costello (4) | Philadelphia Civic Center | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | March 13 | Philadelphia | W 125–119 | Dolph Schayes (40) | Dolph Schayes (22) | Larry Costello (9) | Onondaga War Memorial | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 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 References Philadelphia 76ers seasons Syracuse 1959 in sports in New York (state) Syracuse