1954 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Syracuse Nationals
Lakers complete three-peat with Game 7 win over Syracuse.
The 1954 NBA Finals were a best-of-seven series won by the Lakers 4-3 over the Syracuse Nationals.
Quick Facts
- Date
- March 28, 1954
- Location
- Minneapolis Auditorium
- Opponent
- Syracuse Nationals
- Series result
- Lakers win 3-2
- Game score
- 76-70 (OT)
- Key figure
- George Mikan
- Significance
- First NBA Championship in Franchise History
Lore & Background
The Lakers won their third straight championship in the 1950s and sixth in seven seasons when they defeated the Syracuse Nationals in seven games.
Reader's Guide
Game 7 of the 1954 NBA Finals ended with a score of 87-80 in overtime.
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