1954-55 NBA
Early Shot Clock
Syracuse Nationals won the title.
- Teams
- 9
- Games per team
- 72
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 102.9
- Points per team game
- 93.1
- League true shooting
- .455
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- Rookie of the YearBob Pettit
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Nationals | 43 | 29 | 1.23 | Won title |
| New York Knicks | 38 | 34 | 0.11 | Lost conf. finals |
| Boston Celtics | 36 | 36 | -0.03 | Lost conf. finals |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 33 | 39 | -0.19 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 43 | 29 | 2.01 | Lost Finals |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 40 | 32 | 0.96 | Lost conf. finals |
| Rochester Royals | 29 | 43 | -1.43 | Lost conf. finals |
| Milwaukee Hawks | 26 | 46 | -2.66 | Missed playoffs |
Standings
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Bullets | – | – | – | 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
24-second shot clock introduced
The shot clock and a team-foul limit end stalling tactics. Pace and scoring jump immediately; the modern game begins here.