Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Capitols
Series timeline
▲ Los Angeles Lakers ahead (peak +9)
▼ Washington Capitols ahead (peak +2)
Minneapolis Lakers Washington Capitols Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Minneapolis Lakers 9 (1948-49–1950-51), Washington Capitols 2 (1948-49). Current: Minneapolis Lakers 9.
Splits
| Split | Los Angeles Lakers record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 10-3 |
| Postseason | 4-2 |
| Hosted by Los Angeles Lakers | 9-1 |
| Hosted by Washington Capitols | 5-4 |
| Last 3 seasons (1948-49 to 1950-51) | 14-5 |
| Largest Los Angeles Lakers win | 88-60 (1949-50) |
| Largest Washington Capitols win | 85-72 (1948-49) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-49 | Apr 13, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 77-56 | at Minneapolis Lakers | |
| 1948-49 | Apr 11, 1949 | Washington Capitols | 74-65 | at Washington Capitols | |
| 1948-49 | Apr 9, 1949 | Washington Capitols | 83-71 | at Washington Capitols | |
| 1948-49 | Apr 8, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 94-74 | at Washington Capitols | |
| 1948-49 | Apr 6, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 76-62 | at Minneapolis Lakers | |
| 1948-49 | Apr 4, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 88-84 | at Minneapolis Lakers |
Every meeting
1950s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-51 (2-0) | Nov 4, 1950 | Minneapolis Lakers | 91-85 | at Washington Capitols | |
| Dec 25, 1950 | Minneapolis Lakers | 93-79 | at Minneapolis Lakers |
1940s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-50 (6-0) | Nov 8, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 68-66 | at Washington Capitols | |
| Dec 7, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 93-76 | at Minneapolis Lakers | ||
| Dec 21, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 75-61 | at Washington Capitols | ||
| Jan 18, 1950 | Minneapolis Lakers | 76-68 | at Washington Capitols | ||
| Jan 29, 1950 | Minneapolis Lakers | 88-60 | at Minneapolis Lakers | ||
| Feb 9, 1950 | Minneapolis Lakers | 71-59 | at Minneapolis Lakers | ||
| 1948-49 (6-5) | Nov 6, 1948 | Washington Capitols | 67-62 | at Washington Capitols | |
| Dec 8, 1948 | Washington Capitols | 94-83 | at Minneapolis Lakers | ||
| Dec 29, 1948 | Minneapolis Lakers | 91-68 | at Minneapolis Lakers | ||
| Jan 30, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 84-79 | at Minneapolis Lakers | ||
| Mar 16, 1949 | Washington Capitols | 85-72 | at Washington Capitols | ||
| Apr 4, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 88-84 | at Minneapolis Lakers | Postseason | |
| Apr 6, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 76-62 | at Minneapolis Lakers | Postseason | |
| Apr 8, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 94-74 | at Washington Capitols | Postseason | |
| Apr 9, 1949 | Washington Capitols | 83-71 | at Washington Capitols | Postseason | |
| Apr 11, 1949 | Washington Capitols | 74-65 | at Washington Capitols | Postseason | |
| Apr 13, 1949 | Minneapolis Lakers | 77-56 | at Minneapolis Lakers | Postseason |