1950-51 NBA season
| 1950–51 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Number of games | 68 |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Regular season | |
| Top scorer | George Mikan (Minneapolis) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | New York Knicks |
| Eastern runners-up | Syracuse Nationals |
| Western champions | Rochester Royals |
| Western runners-up | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Rochester Royals |
| Runners-up | New York Knicks |
The 1950–51 NBA season was the fifth season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Rochester Royals winning the NBA Championship, beating the New York Knicks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.
Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.
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