Washington Wizards Playoff History: Series by Year
This is a timeline with all the NBA postseason series played by the Washington Wizards. 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 1962 to the present.
In their 64 seasons in the NBA, the Washington Wizards made the postseason 30 times. On those years they have played a total of 46 playoff series, of which they won 17 and lost 29, for a 37.0 winning percentge.
So far, they have reached the NBA Finals 4 times and have won 1 Championship.
Washington Wizards Playoffs Timeline
2025 Playoffs
Teams for these Playoffs are still to be determined.
2024 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (15-67 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).
2023 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-47 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).
2022 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-47 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).
2021 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (34-38 season record). They lost to the Celtics and defeated the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Play-In.
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 1-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round
2020 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-47 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).
2019 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (32-50 season record, 11th in the Eastern Conference).
2018 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (43-39 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Toronto Raptors 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round
2017 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (49-33 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
2016 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (41-41 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).
2015 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (46-36 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Atlanta Hawks 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
2014 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (44-38 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Indiana Pacers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
2013 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (29-53 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).
2012 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (20-46 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).
2011 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (23-59 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).
2010 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (26-56 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).
2009 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (19-63 season record, 15th in the Eastern Conference).
2008 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (43-39 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round
2007 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (41-41 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 0-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round
2006 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round
2005 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (45-37 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Miami Heat 0-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
2004 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-57 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).
2003 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).
2002 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).
2001 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (19-63 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).
2000 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (29-53 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).
1999 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (18-32 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).
1998 Playoffs
The Washington Wizards didn't qualify for the Playoffs (42-40 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).
1997 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (44-38 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Chicago Bulls 0-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round
* The Bulls ended up winning the Championship.
1996 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (39-43 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).
1995 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-61 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).
1994 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (24-58 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).
1993 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (22-60 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).
1992 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-57 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).
1991 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).
1990 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (31-51 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).
1989 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (40-42 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).
1988 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (38-44 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Detroit Pistons 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round
1987 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Detroit Pistons 0-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round
1986 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (39-43 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round
1985 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (40-42 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 1-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round
1984 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (35-47 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round
* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.
1983 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (42-40 season record, 7th in the Eastern Conference).
1982 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (43-39 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the New Jersey Nets 2-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
1981 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (39-43 season record, 7th in the Eastern Conference).
1980 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (39-43 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 0-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
1979 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (54-28 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals -
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Lost to the Seattle Supersonics 1-4 in the NBA Finals
1978 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (44-38 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 2-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals -
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Defeated the Seattle Supersonics 4-3 in the NBA Finals
The Bullets won the Championship in 1978, it was the 1st NBA title in franchise history.
1977 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (48-34 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round -
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Lost to the Houston Rockets 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
1976 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (48-34 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
1975 Playoffs
The Washington Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (60-22 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Buffalo Braves 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals -
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Lost to the Golden State Warriors 0-4 in the NBA Finals
1974 Playoffs
The Capital Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (47-35 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the New York Knicks 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
1973 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (52-30 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the New York Knicks 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
* The Knicks ended up winning the Championship.
1972 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (38-44 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the New York Knicks 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
1971 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals -
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Defeated the New York Knicks 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals -
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Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 0-4 in the NBA Finals
1970 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (50-32 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the New York Knicks 3-4 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
* The Knicks ended up winning the Championship.
1969 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (57-25 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the New York Knicks 0-4 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
1968 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (36-46 season record, 6th in the Eastern Division).
1967 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (20-61 season record, 5th in the Eastern Division).
1966 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Division (38-42 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Lost to the St. Louis Hawks 0-3 in the Western Division Semifinals
1965 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Division (37-43 season record).
Playoff Series:
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Defeated the St. Louis Hawks 3-1 in the Western Division Semifinals -
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Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Division Finals
1964 Playoffs
The Baltimore Bullets didn't qualify for the Playoffs (31-49 season record, 4th in the Western Division).
1963 Playoffs
The Chicago Zephyrs didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-55 season record, 5th in the Western Division).
1962 Playoffs
The Chicago Packers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (18-62 season record, 5th in the Western Division).