1948–49 Washington Capitols season

The 1948–49 NBA season was the Capitols' 3rd season in the NBA/BAA.^[1]

Draft picks

Regular season

Season standings

Playoffs

East Division Semifinals

(1) Washington Capitols vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Capitols win series 2-0

• Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 92, Philadelphia 70
• Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Washington 80, Philadelphia 78

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Warriors.

East Division Finals

(1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks: Capitols win series 2-1

• Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 77, New York 71
• Game 2 @ New York: New York 86, Washington 84 (OT)
• Game 3 @ Washington: Washington 84, New York 76

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Knicks.

BAA Finals

(E1) Washington Capitols vs. (W2) Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2

• Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 88, Washington 84
• Game 2 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 76, Washington 62
• Game 3 @ Washington: Minneapolis 94, Washington 74
• Game 4 @ Washington: Washington 83, Minneapolis 71
• Game 5 @ Washington: Washington 74, Minneapolis 65
• Game 6 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 77, Washington 56

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Lakers.

Awards and records

• Bob Feerick, All-NBA Second Team
• Bones McKinney, All-NBA Second Team

References