NBA

Minneapolis Lakers 1956-57

34-38 (0.472) Eliminated: Semifinal round

1956-57 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bob Cousy

Season Story

The 1956-57 Minneapolis Lakers finished 34-38 (.472), ranking 6th of 8 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.

Clyde Lovellette led the roster at 20.8 points per game, with Dick Garmaker adding 16.3.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

102.2 PPG

57.0 RPG

16.5 APG

Clyde Lovellette 20.8 PPG 13.5 RPG · 2.0 APG · 69 GP

Dick Garmaker 16.3 PPG 4.7 RPG · 2.6 APG · 72 GP

Vern Mikkelsen 13.7 PPG 8.8 RPG · 1.7 APG · 72 GP

Bob Leonard 11.0 PPG 3.1 RPG · 2.3 APG · 72 GP

Walter Dukes 10.1 PPG 11.2 RPG · 0.8 APG · 71 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Clyde Lovellette	69	20.8	13.5	2.0
Dick Garmaker	72	16.3	4.7	2.6
Vern Mikkelsen	72	13.7	8.8	1.7
Bob Leonard	72	11.0	3.1	2.3
Walter Dukes	71	10.1	11.2	0.8
Chuck Mencel	72	9.2	3.3	2.8
Whitey Skoog	23	8.7	3.1	3.3
Ed Kalafat	65	8.5	6.5	1.6
Jim Paxson	71	6.3	3.7	1.2
Dick Schnittker	70	5.5	2.6	0.7
Bob Williams	4	1.0	1.2	0.0