Game 5, 1948-49 BAA Finals
April 11, 1949 · Uline Arena, Washington, D.C.
Game 5, 1948-49 BAA Finals: WCWashington Capitols 74–65 Minneapolis Lakers, at Uline Arena, Washington, D.C. on April 11, 1949.
Washington won its second straight, pulling within 3-2 and forcing a return trip to Minneapolis.
Box score
| WCWashington Capitols starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kleggie Hermsen | 13 | N/A | N/A |
| Jack Nichols | 13 | N/A | N/A |
| Bones McKinney | 11 | N/A | N/A |
| Fred Scolari | 11 | N/A | N/A |
| Sonny Hertzberg | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| MLMinneapolis Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| George Mikan | 22 | N/A | N/A |
| Jim Pollard | 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Arnie Ferrin | 8 | N/A | N/A |
| Herm Schaefer | 6 | N/A | N/A |
| Donnie Forman | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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