Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs 2027
Los Angeles Lakers 2027 playoff page. The Lakers are 0-0, 3rd in the Pacific with a 0 point differential. If the season ended today they would be the No. 6 seed in the West (top six, magic number 83).
Next up: home to the Golden State Warriors (0-0) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.000 record, including 13 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Lakers Playoff Outlook
Next game
vs 
Golden State Warriors (0-0)
What it takes
Magic number 83: any combination of Lakers wins and Phoenix Suns losses adding up to 83 clinches a berth.
Remaining schedule
23 games left · opponents’ record 0.000 · 13 vs current playoff teams
Pacific Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden State Warriors | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 2 |  Los Angeles Clippers | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 4 |  Phoenix Suns | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
| 5 |  Sacramento Kings | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | – |
Projected Path to NBA Finals
- First Round: at #3 Golden State Warriors
- Semis: likely at #1 Dallas Mavericks
- Conf. Finals: West title game, higher seed hosts
- NBA Finals: Home arena of the team with the better record, Jun 3, 2027
Season Trend
Lakers Playoff Push: 2026-27 Recent Results and Upcoming Games
| # | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Warriors #3 | 0-0 | ||
| 2 | vs Clippers #5 | 0-0 | ||
| 3 | at  Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 4 | vs  Trail Blazers | 0-0 | ||
| 5 | at Clippers #5 | 0-0 | ||
| 6 | at Warriors #3 | 0-0 | ||
| 7 | vs  Raptors | 0-0 | ||
| 8 | vs  Heat #9 | 0-0 | ||
| 9 | at Kings | 0-0 | ||
| 10 | vs Trail Blazers | 0-0 | ||
| 11 | at  Pistons #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 12 | at  Hawks #1 | 0-0 | ||
| 13 | at  Bucks #10 | 0-0 | ||
| 14 | at Suns | 0-0 | ||
| 15 | vs  Hornets #4 | 0-0 | ||
| 16 | vs Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 17 | vs Kings | 0-0 | ||
| 18 | vs Jazz | 0-0 | ||
| 19 | at  Spurs | 0-0 | ||
| 20 | at  Grizzlies #7 | 0-0 | ||
| 21 | at  Rockets #4 | 0-0 | ||
| 22 | at  Pelicans #9 | 0-0 | ||
| 23 | vs Pelicans #9 | 0-0 |
This Los Angeles Lakers playoffs page refreshes after every Lakers game: record, seed, magic number and remaining 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 the 2027 playoffs?
As of today, yes: they hold the No. 6 seed in the West, with a magic number of 83 to clinch.
What seed would the Lakers be?
No. 6 in the West (top six).
Who leads the Pacific?
Golden State Warriors (0-0); the Lakers are 3rd.
When is the next Lakers game?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, home to the Golden State Warriors.
How hard is the Lakers remaining schedule?
23 games left against opponents with a combined 0.000 record; 13 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Lakers clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Pacific, or finish with one of the five best records among West non-division-winners. Current magic number: 83.
What is the Lakers record at home and on the road?
0-0 at home, 0-0 away; 0-0 in the division and 0-0 in the conference.