Chicago Stags take the belt

Chicago Stags beat Minneapolis Lakers 86–79 at home to start reign 84 of the NBA belt, the 15th for the franchise.

Minneapolis Lakers had held it since April 13, 1949, with 4 defenses over 213 days.

Chicago Stags held it for 6 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Golden State Warriors on November 18, 1949.