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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]
All-Tournament First team
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- ^ "N.Y. Rens to give Lakers tough battle". Star Tribune. April 11, 1948. p. 35. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Pro quints open World Title play". The Akron Beacon Journal. April 8, 1948. p. 43. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bill Carlson (April 12, 1948). "Lakers 'World Champions' now". The Minneapolis Star. p. 23. Retrieved March 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Lakers beat Rens 75-71 and cop title". Journal and Courier. April 12, 1948. p. 8. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sid Hartman. "Lakers dominated pro meet in all phases". Times, the Picture Paper. pp. 26–30. Retrieved April 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
