Game 3, 1948-49 BAA Finals
April 8, 1949 · Uline Arena, Washington, D.C.
Game 3, 1948-49 BAA Finals: MLMinneapolis Lakers 94–74 Washington Capitols, at Uline Arena, Washington, D.C. on April 8, 1949.
The first BAA Finals game ever played in Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis routed the Capitols 94-74 to take a 3-0 series lead.
Box score
| WCWashington Capitols starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Jack Nichols | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Matt Zunic | 12 | N/A | N/A |
| Sonny Hertzberg | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Leo Katkaveck | 9 | N/A | N/A |
| Fred Scolari | 9 | N/A | N/A |
| MLMinneapolis Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| George Mikan | 35 | N/A | N/A |
| Jim Pollard | 18 | N/A | N/A |
| Herm Schaefer | 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Arnie Ferrin | 9 | N/A | N/A |
| Don Carlson | 7 | N/A | N/A |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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