1948–49 Washington Capitols season
| 1948–49 Washington Capitols season | |
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| Eastern Division Champions | |
| Head coach | Red Auerbach |
| Arena | Washington Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 38–22 (.633) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
BAA Finals (eliminated 2-4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1948–49 BAA season was the Capitols' 3rd season in the NBA/BAA. They became the first team to win 15 straight games to start the season, an NBA record, which was since tied 45 years later by the Houston Rockets in 1993 before Golden State Warriors surpassed it in 2015.
(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.
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