Washington Wizards Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	37.0%
2020-21 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2017-18 – First Round	Toronto Raptors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2016-17 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2016-17 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 6 (4-2)
2014-15 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2014-15 – First Round	Toronto Raptors	Won in 4 (4-0)
2013-14 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2013-14 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Won in 5 (4-1)
2007-08 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2006-07 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2005-06 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2004-05 – Conf Semi	Miami Heat	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2004-05 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Won in 6 (4-2)
1996-97 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1987-88 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1986-87 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1985-86 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1984-85 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1983-84 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1981-82 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1981-82 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 2 (2-0)
1979-80 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1978-79 – Finals	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1978-79 – Conf Finals	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 7 (4-3)
1978-79 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 7 (4-3)
1977-78 – Finals	Seattle SuperSonics	Won in 7 (4-3)
1977-78 – Conf Finals	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1977-78 – Conf Semi	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 6 (4-2)
1977-78 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 2 (2-0)
1976-77 – Conf Semi	Houston Rockets	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1976-77 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 3 (2-1)
1975-76 – Conf Semi	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1974-75 – Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1974-75 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 6 (4-2)
1974-75 – Conf Semi	Buffalo Braves	Won in 7 (4-3)
1973-74 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1972-73 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1971-72 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1970-71 – Finals	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1970-71 – Conf Finals	New York Knicks	Won in 7 (4-3)
1970-71 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1969-70 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1968-69 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1965-66 – Conf Semi	St. Louis Hawks	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1964-65 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1964-65 – Conf Semi	St. Louis Hawks	Won in 4 (3-1)

Washington Wizards Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	12-22 (35.3%)	13-21 (38.2%)	2021 – First Round
0-1	8-14 (36.4%)	7-15 (31.8%)	2021 – First Round
0-2	7-7 (50%)	2-12 (14.3%)	2021 – First Round
0-3	2-5 (28.6%)	0-7 (0%)	2021 – First Round
1-0	4-8 (33.3%)	6-6 (50%)	2017 – First Round
1-1	9-7 (56.2%)	7-9 (43.8%)	2015 – Conf Semi
1-2	9-5 (64.3%)	4-10 (28.6%)	2018 – First Round
1-3	3-4 (42.9%)	1-6 (14.3%)	2021 – First Round
2-0	1-3 (25%)	4-0 (100%)	2017 – First Round
2-1	6-6 (50%)	8-4 (66.7%)	2017 – First Round
2-2	3-12 (20%)	5-10 (33.3%)	2018 – First Round
2-3	7-8 (46.7%)	3-12 (20%)	2018 – First Round
3-0	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	2015 – First Round
3-1	1-5 (16.7%)	6-0 (100%)	2014 – First Round
3-2	5-3 (62.5%)	8-0 (100%)	2017 – First Round
3-3	6-4 (60%)	6-4 (60%)	2017 – Conf Semi

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-6 (25%)	1-7 (12.5%)	1997 – First Round
0-1	0-6 (0%)	0-6 (0%)	1997 – First Round
0-2	3-3 (50%)	0-6 (0%)	1997 – First Round
1-0	0-2 (0%)	1-1 (50%)	1986 – First Round
1-1	1-1 (50%)	1-1 (50%)	1986 – First Round
1-2	2-2 (50%)	0-4 (0%)	1988 – First Round
2-1	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1965 – Conf Semi
2-2	0-2 (0%)	0-2 (0%)	1988 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	3-1 (75%)	3-1 (75%)	1982 – First Round
0-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1980 – First Round
1-0	2-1 (66.7%)	3-0 (100%)	1982 – First Round
1-1	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1977 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Washington Wizards history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in Washington Wizards history was in the 1979 Eastern Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, when the Wizards trailed 1-3 and came back to win in 7 games.

How many times have the Washington Wizards played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards have played 34 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 13-21 (38.2%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2021 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 2020-21 Philadelphia 76ers in 5 games.

How many times have the Washington Wizards played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards have played 8 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 1-7 (12.5%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1997 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls in 3 games.

How many times have the Washington Wizards played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards have played 4 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 3-1 (75%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1982 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1981-82 New Jersey Nets in 2 games.

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Washington Wizards Playoff Series Results