Minneapolis Lakers take the belt

Minneapolis Lakers beat Chicago Stags 84–77 at home to start reign 81 of the NBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Chicago Stags had held it since March 16, 1949, with 2 defenses over 7 days.

Minneapolis Lakers held it for 17 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitols on April 9, 1949.