DOUNOBALL NBA Season
1950-51 NBA
Everything from the season in one place: the champion, standings, playoffs, league leaders, award winners, teams and draft class.
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Season snapshotRochester Royals
Minneapolis Lakers finished with the league's best regular-season record at 44–24. 11 teams played in this season.
Rochester Royals
Champion
11
Teams
44–24
Best record
1950
Draft class
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NBA Champion
Rochester Royals
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Road to the Finals
Playoffs
Every available series, round and Finals result.
Regular season
Standings
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League leaders
Leaders
Scoring, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and more.
Award winners
Awards
MVP, DPOY, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA teams and more.
Draft class
1950 NBA Draft
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