Game 4, 1952-53 NBA Finals
April 8, 1953 · 69th Regiment Armory, New York, New York
Game 4, 1952-53 NBA Finals: MLMinneapolis Lakers 71–69 New York Knicks, at 69th Regiment Armory, New York, New York on April 8, 1953.
George Mikan's 27 points and 19 rebounds clinched a 3-1 series lead, one win from the title.
Box score
| NYKNew York Knicks starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Connie Simmons | 17 | N/A | N/A |
| Carl Braun | 16 | N/A | N/A |
| Ernie Vandeweghe | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Nat Clifton | 8 | 16 | N/A |
| Harry Gallatin | 7 | N/A | N/A |
| MLMinneapolis Lakers starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| George Mikan | 27 | 19 | N/A |
| Vern Mikkelsen | 11 | 11 | N/A |
| Jim Pollard | 10 | N/A | N/A |
| Whitey Skoog | 9 | N/A | N/A |
| Slater Martin | 6 | N/A | N/A |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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