Washington Wizards Playoff History

Overview

The Washington Wizards have played a total of 63 seasons. Their first season was in 1962, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Washington Wizards gone by any other names?

Yes. In 1962, the team was known as the Chicago Packers.
In 1963, the team changed their name to the Chicago Zephyrs.
In 1964, the team moved to Baltimore and changed their name to the Baltimore Bullets.
In 1974, the team moved to Washington DC and changed their name to the Capital Bullets.
In 1975, the team changed their name to the Washington Bullets.
In 1998, the team changed their name to the Washington Wizards.

What division do the Washington Wizards play in?

The Washington Wizards currently play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a Wizards season?

The best start to a Wizards season was the 1974-75 Washington Bullets, who started the season 7-0. The second best start to a season was the 1978-79 Washington Bullets, who started the season going 4-0. The third best starts to a Wizards season was the 2005-06 Washington Wizards and the 2017-18 Washington Wizards, who both started the season at 3-0.

What was the worst start to a Wizards season?

The worst start to a Wizards season was the 2012-13 Washington Wizards, who started the season at 0-12. The second worst start to a season was the 2011-12 Washington Wizards, who started the season with 8 losses. The third worst starts to a Wizards season was the 1966-67 Baltimore Bullets, the 2007-08 Washington Wizards, the 2008-09 Washington Wizards and the 2020-21 Washington Wizards, who all started the season with 5 straight losses.

When was the last time the Wizards were in the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards last made the playoffs in 2021, when they lost the Eastern Conference First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 30 times in their 63 seasons.

When was the last time the Wizards missed the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards last missed the playoffs in 2024.

When was the last time the Wizards won a game?

The Washington Wizards last won a game on Apr 2, 2024, when they managed a 117-113 win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Since then, the Wizards have lost 6 straight games.

When was the last time the Wizards won a playoff series?

In 2017, the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference First Round.

When was the last time the Wizards lost a playoff series?

In 2021, the Washington Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference First Round.

What years did the Wizards make the NBA Finals?

While in Washington DC, the Washington Wizards have appeared in the NBA Finals 3 times, in 1975, 1978 and 1979. In their full franchise history, they've appeared in 4 NBA Finals. In Washington DC, they appeared in 3 NBA Finals as the Washington Bullets, in 1975 and 1978-1979. In Baltimore, they appeared in one NBA Finals as the Baltimore Bullets, in 1971.

How many NBA Titles have the Wizards won?

The Washington Wizards won the NBA Finals once, in 1978.