[1] The Lakers won their third consecutive NBA championship and their fifth title in seven years dating from 1949.
The seven games were played in thirteen days, beginning Wednesday, March 31 and concluding Monday, April 12.
The entire postseason tournament spanned 28 days in which both Minneapolis and Syracuse played 13 games.
[1][2] John Kundla Roster Al Cervi Roster Lakers win series 4–3 Game two was the first NBA Finals contest to be carried live on national television, with the DuMont network providing the coverage.
Game five was also aired by DuMont, featuring Marty Glickman doing play-by-play and Lindsey Nelson as the color analyst.