The 1961–62 NBA season was the Nationals' 13th season in the history NBA. Regular season Season standings x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | March 16 | @ Philadelphia | L 103–110 | Larry Costello (23) | Red Kerr (15) | Bianchi, Shaffer (4) | Philadelphia Civic Center6,937 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | March 18 | Philadelphia | L 82–97 | Red Kerr (18) | Lee Shaffer (13) | Larry Costello (5) | Onondaga War Memorial5,250 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | March 19 | @ Philadelphia | W 101–100 | Lee Shaffer (30) | Red Kerr (16) | Larry Costello (10) | Philadelphia Civic Center5,328 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | March 20 | Philadelphia | W 106–99 | Red Kerr (27) | Red Kerr (22) | Larry Costello (7) | Onondaga War Memorial | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | March 22 | @ Philadelphia | L 104–121 | Lee Shaffer (30) | Red Kerr (15) | Al Bianchi (5) | Philadelphia Civic Center7,829 | 2–3 |- References Philadelphia 76ers seasons Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse