Belt game 381 · December 12, 1951
Minneapolis Lakers take the belt
Minneapolis Lakers beat Baltimore Bullets 99–79 at home to start reign 161 of the NBA belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Baltimore Bullets had held it since December 9, 1951, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Minneapolis Lakers held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Knicks on December 18, 1951.
161Reign number
18Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held