1949-50 NBA
Pre-Shot Clock
Minneapolis Lakers won the title.
- Teams
- 17
- Games per team
- 68
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- –
- Points per team game
- 80.0
- League true shooting
- .410
- Share of shots from three
- No line
Award winners
- Rookie of the YearAlex Groza
Standings and postseason
East
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Nationals | 51 | 13 | 6.48 | Lost Finals |
| New York Knicks | 40 | 28 | 2.53 | Lost conf. finals |
| Washington Capitols | 32 | 36 | -0.28 | Lost conf. finals |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 26 | 42 | -2.27 | Lost 2nd round |
| Baltimore Bullets | 25 | 43 | -4.55 | Missed playoffs |
| Boston Celtics | 22 | 46 | -1.73 | Missed playoffs |
West
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Olympians | 39 | 25 | 2.59 | Lost conf. finals |
| Anderson Packers | 37 | 27 | 2.42 | Lost conf. finals |
| Tri-Cities Blackhawks | 29 | 35 | -1.43 | Lost 2nd round |
| Sheboygan Red Skins | 22 | 40 | -5.85 | Lost conf. finals |
| Waterloo Hawks | 19 | 43 | -5.96 | Missed playoffs |
| Denver Nuggets | 11 | 51 | -11.31 | Missed playoffs |
Standings
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Lakers | 51 | 17 | 8.25 | Won title |
| Rochester Royals | 51 | 17 | 7.72 | Lost conf. finals |
| Chicago Stags | 40 | 28 | 2.06 | Lost 1st round |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 40 | 28 | 1.84 | Lost conf. finals |
| St. Louis Bombers | 26 | 42 | -2.01 | Missed playoffs |
Rules in force
| Free-throw lane width | 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Three-point line | none |
| Arm bar / forearm contact | allowed (source pending) |
| Hand-checking | allowed |
| Zone defense | not permitted (source pending) |
| Backcourt count | 10 seconds (source pending) |
| Shot clock | none |
See how each rule changed over time on the rules timeline.
What changed this season
BAA and NBL merge to form the NBA
The BAA absorbs teams from the rival National Basketball League and becomes the NBA for 1949-50, consolidating the top professional talent.