Belt game 206 · April 13, 1949 · playoffs
Minneapolis Lakers take the belt
Minneapolis Lakers beat Washington Capitols 77–56 at home to start reign 83 of the NBA belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Washington Capitols had held it since April 9, 1949, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Minneapolis Lakers held it for 213 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Stags on November 12, 1949.
83Reign number
4Team's reign
4Defenses
213Days held