Los Angeles Lakers Playoff History: Series by Year
This is a timeline with all the NBA postseason series played by the Los Angeles Lakers. It also includes data about how the team arrived to the Playoffs that year and the result of each series, since their first season in 1949 to the present.
In their 77 seasons in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers made the postseason 64 times. On those years they have played a total of 159 playoff series, of which they won 112 and lost 47, for a 70.4 winning percentge. Additionally, they also were part of a group with round robin format in 1954.
So far, they have reached the NBA Finals 32 times and have won 17 Championships.
Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs Timeline | |
2025 Playoffs | |
Teams for these Playoffs are still to be determined. |
2024 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (47-35 season record). They defeated the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-In. Playoff Series:
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2023 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (43-39 season record). They defeated the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Play-In. Playoff Series:
* The Nuggets ended up winning the Championship. |
2022 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 11th in the Western Conference). |
2021 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (42-30 season record). They defeated the Warriors in the Western Conference Play-In. Playoff Series:
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2020 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (52-19 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 2020, it was the 17th NBA title in franchise history. |
2019 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 10th in the Western Conference). |
2018 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-47 season record, 11th in the Western Conference). |
2017 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (26-56 season record, 14th in the Western Conference). |
2016 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (17-65 season record, 15th in the Western Conference). |
2015 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-61 season record, 14th in the Western Conference). |
2014 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (27-55 season record, 14th in the Western Conference). |
2013 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (45-37 season record). Playoff Series:
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2012 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (41-25 season record). Playoff Series: |
2011 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Mavericks ended up winning the Championship. |
2010 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 2010, it was the 16th NBA title in franchise history. |
2009 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (65-17 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 2009, it was the 15th NBA title in franchise history. |
2008 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record). Playoff Series: |
2007 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (42-40 season record). Playoff Series:
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2006 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (45-37 season record). Playoff Series:
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2005 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 11th in the Western Conference). |
2004 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (56-26 season record). Playoff Series: |
2003 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (50-32 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Spurs ended up winning the Championship. |
2002 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (58-24 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 2002, it was the 14th NBA title in franchise history. |
2001 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (56-26 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 2001, it was the 13th NBA title in franchise history. |
2000 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (67-15 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 2000, it was the 12th NBA title in franchise history. |
1999 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (31-19 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Spurs ended up winning the Championship. |
1998 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (61-21 season record). Playoff Series: |
1997 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (56-26 season record). Playoff Series: |
1996 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (53-29 season record). Playoff Series:
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1995 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (48-34 season record). Playoff Series: |
1994 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 9th in the Western Conference). |
1993 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference (39-43 season record). Playoff Series:
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1992 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference (43-39 season record). Playoff Series:
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1991 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (58-24 season record). Playoff Series: |
1990 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (63-19 season record). Playoff Series: |
1989 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record). Playoff Series: |
1988 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (62-20 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1988, it was the 11th NBA title in franchise history. |
1987 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (65-17 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1987, it was the 10th NBA title in franchise history. |
1986 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (62-20 season record). Playoff Series: |
1985 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (62-20 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1985, it was the 9th NBA title in franchise history. |
1984 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (54-28 season record). Playoff Series: |
1983 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (58-24 season record). Playoff Series: |
1982 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1982, it was the 8th NBA title in franchise history. |
1981 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (54-28 season record). Playoff Series:
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1980 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (60-22 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1980, it was the 7th NBA title in franchise history. |
1979 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (47-35 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Supersonics ended up winning the Championship. |
1978 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (45-37 season record). Playoff Series:
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1977 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (53-29 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Trail Blazers ended up winning the Championship. |
1976 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (40-42 season record, 6th in the Western Conference). |
1975 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 9th in the Western Conference). |
1974 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (47-35 season record). Playoff Series:
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1973 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (60-22 season record). Playoff Series: |
1972 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (69-13 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1972, it was the 6th NBA title in franchise history. |
1971 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (48-34 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Bucks ended up winning the Championship. |
1970 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (46-36 season record). Playoff Series: |
1969 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (55-27 season record). Playoff Series: |
1968 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (52-30 season record). Playoff Series: |
1967 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Division (36-45 season record). Playoff Series:
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1966 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (45-35 season record). Playoff Series: |
1965 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (49-31 season record). Playoff Series: |
1964 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Division (42-38 season record). Playoff Series:
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1963 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (53-27 season record). Playoff Series: |
1962 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (54-26 season record). Playoff Series: |
1961 Playoffs | |
The Los Angeles Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (36-43 season record). Playoff Series: |
1960 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Division (25-50 season record). Playoff Series: |
1959 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (33-39 season record). Playoff Series: |
1958 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (19-53 season record, 4th in the Western Division). |
1957 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (34-38 season record). They lost to the Hawks in the Western Division Tiebraker. Playoff Series: |
1956 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (33-39 season record). They defeated the Hawks in the Western Division Second Place Tiebraker. Playoff Series:
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1955 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (40-32 season record). Playoff Series: |
1954 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (46-26 season record). Round Robin: In the 1954, and for the only time in NBA history, the playoffs included groups with round robin format instead of first round series. The Lakers defeated the Rochester Royals 1-0 and defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons 2-0 in the Western Division Round Robin. Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1954, it was the 5th NBA title in franchise history. |
1953 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (48-22 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1953, it was the 4th NBA title in franchise history. |
1952 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (40-26 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1952, it was the 3rd NBA title in franchise history. |
1951 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (44-24 season record). Playoff Series:
* The Royals ended up winning the Championship. |
1950 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Central Division (51-17 season record). They defeated the Royals in the Central Division First Place Tiebreaker. Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1950, it was the 2nd NBA title in franchise history. |
1949 Playoffs | |
The Minneapolis Lakers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (44-16 season record). Playoff Series:
The Lakers won the Championship in 1949, it was the 1st NBA title in franchise history. |
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