Western Division
Champion: Minneapolis Lakers
Division Semifinals
(1) Rochester Royals vs. (4) St. Louis Bombers: Royals win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Rochester: Rochester 93, St. Louis 64
- Game 2 @ St. Louis: Rochester 66, St. Louis 64
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Royals and Bombers.
(2) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (3) Chicago Stags: Lakers win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 84, Chicago 77
- Game 2 @ Chicago: Minneapolis 101, Chicago 85
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Lakers and Stags.
Division Finals
(1) Rochester Royals vs. (2) Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Rochester: Minneapolis 80, Rochester 79
- Game 2 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 67, Rochester 55
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Royals and Lakers.
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