1962–63 Los Angeles Lakers season

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Head coach Fred Schaus Playoff finish NBA Finals(Lost 2–4)		Record 53–27 (.663)
Arena Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Place Division: 1st (Western)

The 1962-63 NBA season was the Lakers' 15th season in the NBA and third season in Los Angeles.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

The Lakers had a division semifinal bye.

(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (2) St. Louis Hawks: Lakers win series 4-3

Game 1 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 112, St. Louis 104

Game 2 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 101, St. Louis 99

Game 3 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 125, Los Angeles 112

Game 4 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 124, Los Angeles 114

Game 5 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 123, St. Louis 96

Game 6 @ St. Louis: St. Louis 121, Los Angeles 113

Game 7 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 115, St. Louis 100

(E1) Boston Celtics vs. (W1) Los Angeles Lakers: Celtics win series 4-2

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 117, Los Angeles 114

Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 113, Los Angeles 106

Game 3 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 119, Boston 99

Game 4 @ Los Angeles: Boston 108, Los Angeles 105

Game 5 @ Boston: Los Angeles 126, Boston 119

Game 6 @ Los Angeles: Boston 112, Los Angeles 109

Elgin Baylor, All-NBA First Team

Jerry West, All-NBA First Team

Jerry West, NBA All-Star Game

Rudy LaRusso, NBA All-Star Game

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