Portland Trail Blazers Playoff History: Series by Year
This is a timeline with all the NBA postseason series played by the Portland Trail Blazers. 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 1971 to the present.
In their 55 seasons in the NBA, the Portland Trail Blazers made the postseason 37 times. On those years they have played a total of 58 playoff series, of which they won 22 and lost 36, for a 37.9 winning percentge.
So far, they have reached the NBA Finals 3 times and have won 1 Championship.
Portland Trail Blazers Playoffs Timeline
2025 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (36-46 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).
2024 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-61 season record, 15th in the Western Conference).
2023 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).
2022 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (27-55 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).
2021 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (42-30 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Denver Nuggets 2-4 in the Western Conference First Round
2020 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference (35-39 season record). They defeated the Grizzlies in the Western Conference Play-In.
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the Western Conference First Round
* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.
2019 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (53-29 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Lost to the Golden State Warriors 0-4 in the Western Conference Finals
2018 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (49-33 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 0-4 in the Western Conference First Round
2017 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference (41-41 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Golden State Warriors 0-4 in the Western Conference First Round
* The Warriors ended up winning the Championship.
2016 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (44-38 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 4-2 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Golden State Warriors 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals
2015 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (51-31 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 1-4 in the Western Conference First Round
2014 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (54-28 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Lost to the San Antonio Spurs 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals
* The Spurs ended up winning the Championship.
2013 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).
2012 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (28-38 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).
2011 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (48-34 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Dallas Mavericks 2-4 in the Western Conference First Round
* The Mavericks ended up winning the Championship.
2010 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (50-32 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Phoenix Suns 2-4 in the Western Conference First Round
2009 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (54-28 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Houston Rockets 2-4 in the Western Conference First Round
2008 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (41-41 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).
2007 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (32-50 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).
2006 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-61 season record, 15th in the Western Conference).
2005 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (27-55 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).
2004 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (41-41 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).
2003 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (50-32 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Dallas Mavericks 3-4 in the Western Conference First Round
2002 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (49-33 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 0-3 in the Western Conference First Round
* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.
2001 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (50-32 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 0-3 in the Western Conference First Round
* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.
2000 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (59-23 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the Utah Jazz 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 3-4 in the Western Conference Finals
* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.
1999 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (35-15 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Phoenix Suns 3-0 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Lost to the San Antonio Spurs 0-4 in the Western Conference Finals
* The Spurs ended up winning the Championship.
1998 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (46-36 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1997 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (49-33 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1996 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (44-38 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Utah Jazz 2-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1995 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (44-38 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Phoenix Suns 0-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1994 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (47-35 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Houston Rockets 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
* The Rockets ended up winning the Championship.
1993 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (51-31 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the San Antonio Spurs 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1992 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 3-1 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals -
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Lost to the Chicago Bulls 2-4 in the NBA Finals
1991 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (63-19 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Seattle Supersonics 3-2 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the Utah Jazz 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Conference Finals
1990 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (59-23 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Dallas Mavericks 3-0 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-3 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals -
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Lost to the Detroit Pistons 1-4 in the NBA Finals
1989 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference (39-43 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 0-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1988 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (53-29 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Utah Jazz 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1987 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (49-33 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Houston Rockets 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1986 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (40-42 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Denver Nuggets 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1985 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (42-40 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Dallas Mavericks 3-1 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals
* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.
1984 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (48-34 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Phoenix Suns 2-3 in the Western Conference First Round
1983 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (46-36 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Seattle Supersonics 2-0 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals
1982 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (42-40 season record, 8th in the Western Conference).
1981 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (45-37 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Kansas City Kings 1-2 in the Western Conference First Round
1980 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (38-44 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Seattle Supersonics 1-2 in the Western Conference First Round
1979 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (45-37 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Phoenix Suns 1-2 in the Western Conference First Round
1978 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (58-24 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Seattle Supersonics 2-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals
1977 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (49-33 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Chicago Bulls 2-1 in the Western Conference First Round -
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Defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals -
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Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 in the NBA Finals
The Trail Blazers won the Championship in 1977, it was the 1st NBA title in franchise history.
1976 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 7th in the Western Conference).
1975 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (38-44 season record, 7th in the Western Conference).
1974 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (27-55 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).
1973 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-61 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).
1972 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (18-64 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).
1971 Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (29-53 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).