1950–51 Minneapolis Lakers season
The 1950–51 Minneapolis Lakers season was the franchise's third season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 1950–51, the NBA reduced the number of teams to 11. The two-time defending champion Lakers continued to dominate by winning the Western Division with a 44–24 record. In the playoffs, the Lakers needed three games to eliminate the Indianapolis Olympians in the first round. In the Western Finals, the Lakers took Game 1, but were ultimately defeated for the championship by the Rochester Royals, who came back to win the next three games.
| 1950–51 Minneapolis Lakers season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | John Kundla |
| Arena | Minneapolis Auditorium |
| Results | |
| Record | 44–24 (.647) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Division finals (lost to Royals 1–3) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Radio | WLOL |
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