DOUNOBALL NBA Season
1953-54 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 snapshotMinneapolis Lakers
Minneapolis Lakers finished with the league's best regular-season record at 46–26. 9 teams played in this season.
Minneapolis Lakers
Champion
9
Teams
46–26
Best record
1953
Draft class
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NBA Champion
Minneapolis Lakers
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Road to the Finals
Playoffs
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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
1953 NBA Draft
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