1948–49 Minneapolis Lakers season

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Head coach John Kundla Record 44–16 (.733)		Arena Minneapolis Auditorium Playoff finish BAA Finals (Won 4-2)
Place Division: 2nd (Western)

The 1948–49 BAA season was the Lakers' first season in the BAA (which later became the NBA).

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

(2) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (3) Chicago Stags: Lakers win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 84, Chicago 77

Game 2 @ Chicago: Minneapolis 101, Chicago 85

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Lakers and Stags.

(1) Rochester Royals vs. (2) Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Rochester: Minneapolis 80, Rochester 79

Game 2 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 67, Rochester 55

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Royals and Lakers.

(E1) Washington Capitols vs. (W2) Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2

Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 88, Washington 84

Game 2 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 76, Washington 62

Game 3 @ Washington: Minneapolis 94, Washington 74

Game 4 @ Washington: Washington 83, Minneapolis 71

Game 5 @ Washington: Washington 74, Minneapolis 65

Game 6 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 77, Washington 56

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Lakers.

George Mikan, All-NBA First Team

Jim Pollard, All-NBA First Team

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