Los Angeles Lakers Seasons Starting 3-2

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When was the last time the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 3-2?

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 3-2 was in the 2024 season, after a 130-125 win over the Clippers. The Lakers finished the season 47-35 and eventually lost in the Western Conference First Round in the playoffs.

How many times have the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 3-2?

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the season 3-2 a total of 24 times, in the 1949, 1954-1955, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1973-1976, 1980, 1984, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005-2006, 2008, 2012, 2021 and 2024 seasons.

How often have the Los Angeles Lakers made the playoffs after starting 3-2?

Out of the 24 times the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 3-2, they went on to make the playoffs 21 times, or 87.5% of the time.

Los Angeles Lakers Seasons Starting 3-2

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2024	3-2	-4	47-35	Lost First Round
2021	3-2	+58	42-30	Lost First Round
2012	3-2	+35	41-25	Lost Conf Semi
2008	3-2	+29	57-25	Lost Finals
2006	3-2	+4	45-37	Lost First Round
2005	3-2	0	34-48	Missed Playoffs
2001	3-2	+9	56-26	Won Finals
1999	3-2	-2	31-19	Lost Conf Semi
1997	3-2	+15	56-26	Lost Conf Semi
1984	3-2	+15	54-28	Lost Finals
1980	3-2	0	60-22	Won Finals
1976	3-2	0	40-42	Missed Playoffs
1975	3-2	+12	30-52	Missed Playoffs
1974	3-2	+4	47-35	Lost Conf Semi
1973	3-2	+36	60-22	Lost Finals
1970	3-2	+15	46-36	Lost Finals
1968	3-2	+5	52-30	Lost Finals
1966	3-2	+12	45-35	Lost Finals
1964	3-2	+17	42-38	Lost Conf Semi
1959	3-2	+7	33-39	Lost Finals
1957	3-2	-8	34-38	Lost Conf Finals
1955	3-2	+1	40-32	Lost Conf Finals
1954	3-2	-15	46-26	Won Finals
1949	3-2	+17	44-16	Won Finals