NBA

Minneapolis Lakers 1955-56

33-39 (0.458) Eliminated: Quarterfinal round

Season Story

The 1955-56 Minneapolis Lakers finished 33-39 (.458), ranking 6th of 8 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.

Clyde Lovellette led the roster at 21.5 points per game, with Vern Mikkelsen adding 13.4.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

99.2 PPG

52.4 RPG

23.3 APG

Clyde Lovellette 21.5 PPG 14.0 RPG · 2.3 APG · 71 GP

Vern Mikkelsen 13.4 PPG 8.4 RPG · 2.4 APG · 72 GP

Slater Martin 13.2 PPG 3.6 RPG · 6.2 APG · 72 GP

Whitey Skoog 11.6 PPG 4.0 RPG · 3.5 APG · 72 GP

Dick Schnittker 11.3 PPG 4.1 RPG · 2.0 APG · 72 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Clyde Lovellette	71	21.5	14.0	2.3
Vern Mikkelsen	72	13.4	8.4	2.4
Slater Martin	72	13.2	3.6	6.2
Whitey Skoog	72	11.6	4.0	3.5
Dick Schnittker	72	11.3	4.1	2.0
George Mikan	37	10.5	8.3	1.4
Ed Kalafat	72	8.0	6.1	1.8
Dick Garmaker	68	5.7	1.9	1.5
Chuck Mencel	69	4.6	1.6	1.9
Lew Hitch	69	4.2	4.1	1.1
Bob Williams	20	3.3	2.7	0.3
Ron Feiereisel	10	3.0	0.6	0.6