1953-54 NBA
Pre-Shot Clock
Minneapolis Lakers won the title.
- Teams
- 9
- Games per team
- 72
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 90.0
- Points per team game
- 79.5
- League true shooting
- .442
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- Rookie of the YearRay Felix
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 44 | 28 | -0.16 | Lost conf. finals |
| Boston Celtics | 42 | 30 | 1.97 | Lost conf. finals |
| Syracuse Nationals | 42 | 30 | 4.27 | Lost Finals |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 29 | 43 | -1.89 | Missed playoffs |
| Baltimore Bullets | 16 | 56 | -5.98 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Lakers | 46 | 26 | 2.71 | Won title |
| Rochester Royals | 44 | 28 | 2.24 | Lost conf. finals |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 40 | 32 | 1.45 | Lost conf. finals |
| Milwaukee Hawks | 21 | 51 | -4.55 | 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
No league-wide rule or format changes recorded for this season.