[1] In 1950–51, the NBA reduced the number of teams to 11.
The two-time defending champion Lakers continued to dominate by winning the Western Division with a 44–24 record.
In the playoffs, the Lakers needed three games to eliminate the Indianapolis Olympians in the first round.
In the Western Finals, the Lakers took Game 1, but were ultimately defeated for the championship by the Rochester Royals, who came back to win the next three games.
[2] Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average