1950 NBA Finals
Encyclopedia
The 1950 NBA Finals was the championship round of the National Basketball Association
's first season, the 1949–50 season.
6'8" Dolph Schayes
of Syracuse led his team out to the finals after a 16.8 ppg average during the regular season. George Mikan, however, averaged 27.4 ppg and led the league. Mikan would lead the Lakers past Syracuse in 6 games, providing Minneapolis with the first NBA Championship. This would be the Lakers 2nd of 5 titles in Minneapolis.
Lakers win series 4-2
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
's first season, the 1949–50 season.
6'8" Dolph Schayes
Dolph Schayes
Adolph "Dolph" Schayes is a retired American professional basketball player and coach in the NBA. A top scorer and rebounder, he was a member of the 1955 NBA champion Syracuse Nationals and a 12-time All-Star....
of Syracuse led his team out to the finals after a 16.8 ppg average during the regular season. George Mikan, however, averaged 27.4 ppg and led the league. Mikan would lead the Lakers past Syracuse in 6 games, providing Minneapolis with the first NBA Championship. This would be the Lakers 2nd of 5 titles in Minneapolis.
Series summary
| Game | Date | Home Team | Result | Road Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | April 8 | Syracuse Nationals | 66-68 (0-1) | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Game 2 | April 9 | Syracuse Nationals | 91-85 (1-1) | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Game 3 | April 14 | Minneapolis Lakers | 91-77 (2-1) | Syracuse Nationals |
| Game 4 | April 16 | Minneapolis Lakers | 77-59 (3-1) | Syracuse Nationals |
| Game 5 | April 20 | Syracuse Nationals | 83-76 (2-3) | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Game 6 | April 23 | Minneapolis Lakers | 110-95 (4-2) | Syracuse Nationals |
Lakers win series 4-2