1948–49 Washington Capitols season


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.

Draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
112Jack NicholsF/CUnited StatesWashington
Fred BartellUnited StatesOregon
Ed HughesUnited StatesSan Jose State
Thorton JenkinsUnited StatesMissouri
Leo KatkaveckGUnited StatesNC State
C. T. ParkerUnited StatesLouisiana Tech
Jack ParkinsonGUnited StatesKentucky
Don WalkerUnited StatesSam Houston State
Al WilliamsUnited StatesArkansas

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

East Division Semifinals

Washington Capitols vs. Philadelphia Warriors: Capitols win series 2-0
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Warriors.

East Division Finals

Washington Capitols vs. New York Knicks: Capitols win series 2-1
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Knicks.

BAA Finals

Washington Capitols vs. Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Lakers.

Awards and records