1948–49 Rochester Royals season

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Head coach Les Harrison Record 45–15 (.750)		Arena Edgerton Park Arena
Place Division: 1st (Western) Playoff finish West Division Finals(eliminated 0–2)

The 1948–49 BAA season was the Royals' first season in the BAA (later known as the NBA).

West Division Semifinals

(1) Rochester Royals vs. (4) St. Louis Bombers: Royals win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Rochester: Rochester 93, St. Louis 64

Game 2 @ St. Louis: Rochester 66, St. Louis 64

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

(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.

Bob Davies, All-NBA First Team

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