The 1949 BAA playoffs was the postseason tournament following the Basketball Association of America 1948–49 season, its third and last. Later that year the BAA and National Basketball League merged to create the National Basketball Association or NBA. The tournament concluded with the Western Division champion Minneapolis Lakers defeating the Eastern Division champion Washington Capitols 4 games to 2 in the BAA Finals.
The eight qualified teams began tournament play on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 22 and 23, and the Finals concluded on Wednesday, April 13. Minneapolis and Washington played 10 and 11 games in a span of 22 days; their six final games in ten days. Prior to their final series, however, Minneapolis had been idle for five days, Washington for only one day.
Playoff seeds
Eastern Division
- Washington Capitols
- New York Knicks
- Baltimore Bullets
- Philadelphia Warriors
Western Division
- Rochester Royals
- Minneapolis Lakers
- Chicago Stags
- St. Louis Bombers
Playoff bracket
Division Semifinals
Eastern Division Semifinals
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors
This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
(2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Baltimore Bullets
This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bullets winning the first meeting.
Western Division Semifinals
(1) Rochester Royals vs. (4) St. Louis Bombers
This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
(2) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (3) Chicago Stags
This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
Division Finals
Eastern Division Finals
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks
This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
Western Division Finals
(1) Rochester Royals vs. (2) Minneapolis Lakers
This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
BAA Finals: (W2) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (E1) Washington Capitols
This was the first playoff meeting between these two teams.
See also
- NBA records
References
External links
- 1949 Playoff Results at NBA.com
- 1949 BAA Playoffs at Basketball-Reference.com
