NBA
Minneapolis Lakers 1950-51
1950-51 champion: Rochester Royals (4-3)
Season Story
The 1950-51 Minneapolis Lakers finished 44-24 (.647), the best record in the league that season.
Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.
George Mikan led the roster at 28.4 points per game, with Vern Mikkelsen adding 14.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
82.5 PPG
48.0 RPG
20.8 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mikan | 68 | 28.4 | 14.1 | 3.1 |
| Vern Mikkelsen | 64 | 14.1 | 10.2 | 2.8 |
| Jim Pollard | 54 | 11.6 | 9.0 | 3.4 |
| Slater Martin | 68 | 8.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Bob Harrison | 68 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Arnie Ferrin | 68 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Kevin O'Shea | 63 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Tony Jaros | 63 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Bud Grant | 61 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Joe Hutton | 60 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 |