NBA

Minneapolis Lakers 1952-53

48-22 (0.686) 🏆 NBA Champions

Season Story

The 1952-53 Minneapolis Lakers finished 48-22 (.686), the best record in the league that season.

They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the New York Knicks 4-1 in the Finals.

George Mikan led the roster at 20.6 points per game, with Vern Mikkelsen adding 15.0.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

85.3 PPG

46.3 RPG

19.3 APG

George Mikan 20.6 PPG 14.4 RPG · 2.9 APG · 70 GP

Vern Mikkelsen 15.0 PPG 9.3 RPG · 2.1 APG · 70 GP

Jim Pollard 13.0 PPG 6.8 RPG · 3.5 APG · 66 GP

Slater Martin 10.6 PPG 2.7 RPG · 3.6 APG · 70 GP

Frank Saul 7.4 PPG 2.0 RPG · 1.6 APG · 70 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
George Mikan	70	20.6	14.4	2.9
Vern Mikkelsen	70	15.0	9.3	2.1
Jim Pollard	66	13.0	6.8	3.5
Slater Martin	70	10.6	2.7	3.6
Frank Saul	70	7.4	2.0	1.6
Bob Harrison	70	7.1	2.2	2.3
Jim Holstein	66	4.0	2.6	1.1
Lew Hitch	70	3.7	3.9	0.9
Whitey Skoog	68	3.7	1.8	1.2
Howie Schultz	40	2.3	2.0	0.7