Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs 2027
The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-0 (1.000), 4th in the Western Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 4 seed and play the Memphis Grizzlies (No. 5) in the first round at home. Next: home to the Los Angeles Clippers, Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM EDT on Spectrum Sports Net.
ClippersFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM EDT · Spectrum Sports Net
Grizzlies No. 5Then the 1/8 winnerWestern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Trail Blazers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 | Clippers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 |  Thunder | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 | Lakers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 | Grizzlies | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 |  Rockets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 |  Timberwolves | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 |  Pelicans | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nuggets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Spurs | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Mavericks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Jazz | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Warriors | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Kings | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Suns | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Lakers Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | vs Warriors | W 127-105 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs Clippers | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at Jazz | 5:00 PM |
| Tue, Oct 27 | vs Trail Blazers | 11:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | at Clippers | 10:30 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Warriors | 10:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs  Raptors | 9:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs  Heat | 10:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Kings | 10:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Los Angeles Lakers playoffs page refreshes after every Lakers game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Los Angeles Lakers playoffs FAQ
Are the Los Angeles Lakers in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 4 in the West, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Los Angeles Lakers play in the first round?
The Memphis Grizzlies (No. 5), at home; then the 1/8 winner.
When is the next Lakers game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM EDT, home to the Los Angeles Clippers, on Spectrum Sports Net.
Does winning the Pacific matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.