1948–49_BAA_season

1948–49 BAA season

1948–49 BAA season

Third NBA season

The 1948–49 BAA season was the third and final season of the Basketball Association of America. The 1949 BAA Playoffs ended with the Minneapolis Lakers winning the BAA Championship, beating the Washington Capitols in six games in the BAA Finals.

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The NBA recognizes the three BAA seasons as part of its own history so the 1948–49 BAA season is considered the third NBA season.[1] Following the season, the BAA and National Basketball League merged to create the National Basketball Association or NBA.[2]

Notable occurrences

Four National Basketball League teams (Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Rochester) joined the BAA for the 1948–49 season.

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Final standings

Eastern Division

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Western Division

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Playoffs

Main article: 1949 BAA playoffs
Division Semifinals Division Finals BAA Finals
         
E1 Washington* 2
E4 Philadelphia 0
E1 Washington* 2
Eastern Division
E2 New York 1
E2 New York 2
E3 Baltimore 1
E1 Washington* 2
W2 Minneapolis 4
W1 Rochester* 2
W4 St. Louis 0
W1 Rochester* 0
Western Division
W2 Minneapolis 2
W2 Minneapolis 2
W3 Chicago 0
  • * Division winner
  • Bold Series winner

Statistics leaders

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Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.

BAA awards

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "NBA Season Recaps: 1946–2019". NBA.com. July 24, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "NBA is born". History. November 16, 2009. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
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