[1] They became the first team to win 15 straight games to start the season, a BAA record and then an NBA record at the time, which would since be tied 45 years later by the Houston Rockets in 1993 before Golden State Warriors surpassed it in 2015.
The Cleveland Cavaliers would later tie this mark as well in 2024.
Red Auerbach Roster (1) Washington Capitols vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Capitols win series 2-0 Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Warriors.
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks: Capitols win series 2-1 Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Knicks.
(E1) Washington Capitols vs. (W2) Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2 Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Lakers.