The Warriors came back from a 16-point deficit in the second half to make it close, but fell to the Chicago Stags, 84-74, at Convention Hall. Joe Fulks led everyone with 36 points. The crowd of 8,397 set a new record for pro basketball attendance in Philadelphia
Forward Howie Dallmar left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury after he landed on a teammate’s foot while going after a rebound. The team feared he had suffered a fracture, but wouldn’t know for sure until further examination.