The 1955–56 NBA season was the Lakers' eighth season playing in the NBA. Regular season Season standings x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | March 16 | @ St. Louis | W 103–97 | Slater Martin (28) | Kiel Auditorium | 1–0 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | March 17 | @ St. Louis | L 115–116 | Mikkelsen, Martin (19) | Kiel Auditorium | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | March 19 | St. Louis | W 133–75 | Slater Martin (19) | Minneapolis Auditorium | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | March 21 | St. Louis | L 115–116 | Clyde Lovellette (31) | Minneapolis Auditorium | 1–2 |- Awards and records Slater Martin, All-NBA Second Team Clyde Lovellette, All-NBA Second Team Slater Martin, NBA All-Star Game Clyde Lovellette, NBA All-Star Game Vern Mikkelsen, NBA All-Star Game References Los Angeles Lakers seasons Minneapolis Minneapolis Lakers Minneapolis Lakers