Belt game 204 · April 9, 1949 · playoffs
Washington Capitols take the belt
Washington Capitols beat Minneapolis Lakers 83–71 at home to start reign 82 of the NBA belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Minneapolis Lakers had held it since March 23, 1949, with 6 defenses over 17 days.
Washington Capitols held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Lakers on April 13, 1949.
82Reign number
9Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held