1951-52 NBA
Pre-Shot Clock
Minneapolis Lakers won the title.
- Teams
- 10
- Games per team
- 66
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 95.1
- Points per team game
- 83.7
- League true shooting
- .438
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- Rookie of the YearMel Hutchins
- Rookie of the YearBill Tosheff
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 39 | 27 | 3.60 | Lost 2nd round |
| New York Knicks | 37 | 29 | 0.67 | Lost Finals |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 33 | 33 | -1.08 | Lost conf. finals |
| Baltimore Bullets | 20 | 46 | -6.60 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Royals | 41 | 25 | 2.92 | Lost conf. finals |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 40 | 26 | 5.28 | Won title |
| Syracuse Nationals | 40 | 26 | 3.94 | Lost conf. finals |
| Indianapolis Olympians | 34 | 32 | 0.08 | Lost 2nd round |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 29 | 37 | -1.83 | Lost conf. finals |
| Milwaukee Hawks | 17 | 49 | -7.04 | Missed playoffs |
Rules in force
| Free-throw lane width | 12 ft |
|---|---|
| Three-point line | none |
| Arm bar / forearm contact | allowed (source pending) |
| Hand-checking | allowed |
| Zone defense | not permitted (source pending) |
| Backcourt count | 10 seconds (source pending) |
| Shot clock | none |
See how each rule changed over time on the rules timeline.
What changed this season
Lane widened from 6 to 12 feet
The free-throw lane doubles in width, pushing dominant centers farther from the basket.