There are no lakes in LA............Chinatown................water systems..................the LA Lakers started up North...

1949–50 Minneapolis Lakers season - Wikipedia

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The 1949–50 Minneapolis Lakers season was the second season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Lakers repeated as NBA ...

Record‎: ‎51–17 (.750)

Arena‎: ‎Minneapolis Auditorium

Head coach‎: ‎John Kundla

Place‎: ‎Division: 1st (‎Central‎)

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NBA.com: The Dynasties: Minneapolis Lakers

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Jun 2, 2005 - From the Official NBA Encyclopedia, Third Edition The Minneapolis Lakers are the forgotten dynasty, an afterthought when the discussion turns ...

Minneapolis Lakers (1947-1960) - The Sports E-Cyclopedia

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Sep 30, 2002 - 1947/48: In the National Basketball League a fledgling professional league based in the Midwest the first year Minneapolis Lakers benefit ...

Minneapolis Lakers Team History | Sports Team History

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Minneapolis Lakers team history since 1947. The Lakers home games played at both the Minneapolis Auditorium and the Minneapolis Armory.