1964–65 Los Angeles Lakers season

Updated on Nov 23, 2023

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Head coach Fred Schaus		Record 49–31 (.613)
Arena Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Place Division: 1st (Western) Playoff finish NBA Finals (Lost to Celtics 1–4)

The 1964–65 NBA season was the Lakers' 17th season in the NBA and fifth season in Los Angeles.

The team reached the NBA Finals, only to fall against the Boston Celtics in five games.

The team's season roster is featured in the video games NBA 2K16 and NBA 2K17.

Standings

x – clinched playoff spot

The Lakers had a division semifinal bye.

(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Baltimore Bullets: Lakers win series 4-2

Game 1 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 121, Baltimore 115

Game 2 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 118, Baltimore 115

Game 3 @ Baltimore: Baltimore 122, Los Angeles 115

Game 4 @ Baltimore: Baltimore 114, Los Angeles 112

Game 5 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 120, Baltimore 112

Game 6 @ Baltimore: Los Angeles 117, Baltimore 115

(E1) Boston Celtics vs. (W1) Los Angeles Lakers: Celtics win series 4-1

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 142, Los Angeles 110

Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 129, Los Angeles 123

Game 3 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 126, Boston 105

Game 4 @ Los Angeles: Boston 112, Los Angeles 99

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 129, Los Angeles 96

Elgin Baylor, All-NBA First Team

Jerry West, All-NBA First Team

Elgin Baylor, NBA All-Star Game

Jerry West, NBA All-Star Game

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