← All NBA final scoresHas an NBA game ever ended56–51?Yes, twice.First (the Scorigami)November 2, 1946St. Louis Bombers over Pittsburgh IronmenMost recentMarch 30, 1948St. Louis Bombers over Philadelphia WarriorsNearby scores57–50once57–51once57–52Never56–50once56–51twice56–52Never55–50Never55–51twice55–52onceEvery 56–51 game (twice)March 30, 1948St. Louis Bombers 56, Philadelphia Warriors 51November 2, 1946St. Louis Bombers 56, Pittsburgh Ironmen 51