1953–54 Minneapolis Lakers season

NBA season

team = Minneapolis Lakers
end_year = 1954
record = 46-26
division_place = 1^st
conf_place = 1^st
coach = John Kundla
arena = Minneapolis Auditorium
playoffs = Won NBA FinalsThe 1953-54 NBA season was the franchise's 8th season in the NBA. The Lakers won the Western Division with a 46-26 record. George Mikan was hampered by knee troubles as he averaged only 18.1 points per game. The Lakers signed a promising rookie named Clyde Lovellette, who was able to alleviate the pressure on Mikan. [www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/mpls/mplslakers.html] In the first round, the Lakers won 3 straight to face the Rochester Royals in the Western Finals. The Lakers would beat the Royals to qualify for the NBA Finals. In the finals, the Lakers and Syracuse Nationals alternated wins. In the end, the Lakers emerged with their 3rd straight title. In the seventh and final game, the Lakers won by a score of 87-80. Following the season, Mikan would announce his retirement. [www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/mpls/mplslakers.html]

Offseason

NBA Draft

Regular season

eason standings

[ [http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1954.html 1953-54 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com ] ] C - NBA Champions

eason Schedule

Player stats

"Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average"

Playoffs

NBA Finals

Awards and Honors

References

* [http://www.basketballreference.com/teams/teamyear.htm?tm=MIE&lg=n&yr=1953 Lakers on Database Basketball]
* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MNL/1954.html Lakers on Basketball Reference] succession box
title = BAA/NBA Champions
Minneapolis Lakers
years = 1949 and 1950
before = Baltimore Bullets
1948
after = Rochester Royals
1951