1948–49 Washington Capitols season

Updated on Jan 21, 2024

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Head coach Red Auerbach Record 38–22 (.633)		Arena Washington Coliseum
Place Division: 1st (Eastern) Playoff finish BAA Finals (eliminated 2-4)

The 1948–49 BAA season was the Capitols' 3rd season in the NBA/BAA.

East Division Semifinals

(1) Washington Capitols vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Capitols win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 92, Philadelphia 70

Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Washington 80, Philadelphia 78

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

(1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks: Capitols win series 2-1

Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 77, New York 71

Game 2 @ New York: New York 86, Washington 84 (OT)

Game 3 @ Washington: Washington 84, New York 76

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

(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.

Bob Feerick, All-NBA Second Team

Bones McKinney, All-NBA Second Team

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