1958-59 NBA
Early Shot Clock
Boston Celtics won the title.
- Teams
- 8
- Games per team
- 72
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 118.9
- Points per team game
- 108.2
- League true shooting
- .457
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- MVPBob Pettit
- Rookie of the YearElgin Baylor
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 52 | 20 | 5.84 | Won title |
| New York Knicks | 40 | 32 | 0.49 | Lost conf. finals |
| Syracuse Nationals | 35 | 37 | 3.74 | Lost conf. finals |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 32 | 40 | -2.29 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Hawks | 49 | 23 | 2.89 | Lost conf. finals |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 33 | 39 | -1.42 | Lost Finals |
| Detroit Pistons | 28 | 44 | -1.36 | Lost 2nd round |
| Cincinnati Royals | 19 | 53 | -7.89 | 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) |
| Team foul penalty (bonus) | bonus after team foul limit |
| Backcourt count | 10 seconds (source pending) |
| Shot clock | 24 seconds |
See how each rule changed over time on the rules timeline.
What changed this season
No league-wide rule or format changes recorded for this season.