The Basketball Association of America (BAA) was the first league to attempt to play primarily in large arenas in major cities.
Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
BAA Champ.

The 1947 Detroit Falcons, coached by Glenn Curtis (12-22) and Philip Sachs (8-18), missed the playoffs after finishing the BAA regular season in 4th place in the Western Division with a 20-40 record.