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1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament

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World Professional Basketball Tournament
1948
Tournament information
LocationChicago, Illinois
Dates8 April–11 April
Venue(s)Chicago Stadium
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsMinneapolis Lakers
1st runner-upNew York Rens
2nd runner-upAnderson Duffey Packers
Tournament statistics
MVPGeorge Mikan
Top scorer(s)George Mikan
← 1947

The 1948 World Professional Basketball Tournament was the tenth[1] and final edition of the World Professional Basketball Tournament. It was held in Chicago, Illinois, during the days of 8–11 April 1948[2] and featured eight teams.[3] It was won by the Minneapolis Lakers who defeated the New York Renaissance 75–71 in the title game,[4] behind George Mikan's tournament record 40 points.[5] The Anderson Duffey Packers came in third after beating the Tri-Cities Blackhawks 66–44 in the third-place game.[6] Mikan led all scorers and was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player.[7][8]

Results

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Bracket

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QuarterfinalsSemifinalsFinal
 
          
 
April 8
 
 
Minneapolis Lakers98
 
April 9
 
Wilkes-Barre Barons48
 
Minneapolis Lakers59
 
April 8
 
Anderson Duffey Packers56
 
Tri-Cities BlackHawks57
 
April 11
 
Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons50
 
Minneapolis Lakers75
 
April 8
 
New York Rens71
 
New York Rens67
 
April 9
 
Bridgeport Newfields51
 
New York Rens59
 
April 8
 
Tri-Cities BlackHawks55 Runner up
 
Anderson Duffey Packers59
 
April 11
 
Indianapolis Kautskys53
 
Tri-Cities BlackHawks44
 
 
Anderson Duffey Packers66
 

Third place game

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April 11, 1948
Tri-Cities BlackHawks 44, Anderson Duffey Packers 66
Scoring by half: 27–27, 17–29
Pts: W. von Nieda – 15 Pts: R. Johnson – 14
Chicago Stadium
Attendance: 16,892
Referees: Bill Downs, Dutch Kriznecky

Championship game

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April 11, 1948
Minneapolis Lakers 75, New York Rens 71
Scoring by half: 43–35, 32–36
Pts: G. Mikan – 40 Pts: N. Clifton – 24
Chicago Stadium
Attendance: 16,892

Individual awards

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All-Tournament First team

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All-Tournament Second team

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References

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  1. ^ "N.Y. Rens to give Lakers tough battle". Star Tribune. April 11, 1948. p. 35. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ Sid Hartman (April 8, 1948). "Kundla wondering what a layoff might do to Lakers at Chicago". Times, the Picture Paper. p. 27. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Pro quints open World Title play". The Akron Beacon Journal. April 8, 1948. p. 43. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ Bill Carlson (April 12, 1948). "Lakers 'World Champions' now". The Minneapolis Star. p. 23. Retrieved March 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ Edward Prell (April 12, 1948). "Lakers defeat Rens, 75 to 71, for pro title". Chicago Tribune. p. 57. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Mikan's 40 points, on 14 field goals and 12 of 15 free throws, broke the tournament individual scoring record. Open access icon
  6. ^ Russ Kiesele (April 12, 1948). "Lakers take pro tourney crown over rens, 75-71; Mikan collects 40 points". The Dispatch. p. 19. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. ^ "Lakers beat Rens 75-71 and cop title". Journal and Courier. April 12, 1948. p. 8. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  8. ^ Sid Hartman. "Lakers dominated pro meet in all phases". Times, the Picture Paper. pp. 26–30. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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