Record 57–25 (.695) Period 1988 – 1989 | Arena The Forum | |
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The 1988–89 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 43rd season of the franchise, 41st in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 29th in Los Angeles. In the playoffs, the Lakers were swept by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals. At the end of the season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar would announce his retirement.
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West First Round
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (8) Portland Trail Blazers: Lakers win series 3-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Western Conference Semifinals (Los Angeles won 4-1)
West Conference Semifinals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (4) Seattle SuperSonics: Lakers win series 4-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1987 Western Conference Finals (Los Angeles won 4-0)
West Conference Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Phoenix Suns: Lakers win series 4-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Western Conference First Round (Los Angeles won 3-0)
NBA Finals
Pistons win series 4-0