1948–49 Washington Capitols season

The 1948–49 BAA season was the Capitols' 3rd season in the NBA/BAA. They became the first team to win 15 straight games to start the season, an NBA record, which was since tied 45 years later by the Houston Rockets in 1993 before Golden State Warriors surpassed it in 2015.

East Division Semifinals
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (4) Philadelphia Warriors: Capitols win series 2-0
 * Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 92, Philadelphia 70
 * Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Washington 80, Philadelphia 78

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Warriors.

East Division Finals
(1) Washington Capitols vs. (2) New York Knicks: Capitols win series 2-1
 * Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 77, New York 71
 * Game 2 @ New York: New York 86, Washington 84 (OT)
 * Game 3 @ Washington: Washington 84, New York 76

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Knicks.

BAA Finals
(E1) Washington Capitols vs. (W2) Minneapolis Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2
 * Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 88, Washington 84
 * Game 2 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 76, Washington 62
 * Game 3 @ Washington: Minneapolis 94, Washington 74
 * Game 4 @ Washington: Washington 83, Minneapolis 71
 * Game 5 @ Washington: Washington 74, Minneapolis 65
 * Game 6 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 77, Washington 56

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Capitols and Lakers.

Awards and records

 * Bob Feerick, All-NBA Second Team
 * Bones McKinney, All-NBA Second Team