1948 BAA playoffs
The 1948 BAA playoffs was the postseason tournament following the Basketball Association of America 1947–48 season. Following its third, 1948–49 season, the BAA and National Basketball League merged to create the National Basketball Association or NBA. The tournament concluded with the Baltimore Bullets defeating the Philadelphia Warriors 4 games to 2 in the BAA Finals.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 23–April 21, 1948 |
| Season | 1947–48 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Baltimore Bullets (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Philadelphia Warriors |
| Semifinalists |
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The two Division champions and two teams involved in a 3-way tiebreaker began tournament play on Tuesday, March 23, and the Finals concluded on Wednesday, April 21. Baltimore and Philadelphia played 12 and 13 games in the span of 30 days; their six final games in 12 days.
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