When was the last time the Los Angeles Lakers were 4-1?

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 4-1 was in the 2020 season, after a 119-110 win over the Mavericks. The Lakers finished the season 52-19 and went on to win the Finals.

How many times have the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 4-1?

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the season 4-1 a total of 14 times, in the 1950, 1953, 1962, 1965, 1972, 1983, 1986-1987, 1989-1990, 2000, 2007, 2010 and 2020 seasons.

How often have the Los Angeles Lakers made the playoffs after starting 4-1?

Each of the 14 times the Los Angeles Lakers started the season 4-1, they made the playoffs.

All Los Angeles Lakers Seasons Which Started 4-1

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2020	4-1	+56	52-19	Won Finals
2010	4-1	+5	57-25	Won Finals
2007	4-1	+17	42-40	Lost First Round
2000	4-1	+37	67-15	Won Finals
1990	4-1	+21	63-19	Lost Conf Semi
1989	4-1	+29	57-25	Lost Finals
1987	4-1	+74	65-17	Won Finals
1986	4-1	+46	62-20	Lost Conf Finals
1983	4-1	+26	58-24	Lost Finals
1972	4-1	+76	69-13	Won Finals
1965	4-1	+11	49-31	Lost Finals
1962	4-1	+14	54-26	Lost Finals
1953	4-1	+52	48-22	Won Finals
1950	4-1	+36	51-17	Won Finals

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2020

4-1

+56

52-19

Won Finals

2010

4-1