Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs 2027
The Los Angeles Lakers are 11-2 (.846), 1st in the Western Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 1 seed and play the No. 8 seed from the Play-In in the first round at home. Next: at the Phoenix Suns, Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM EST on Spectrum Sports Net/Arizona’s Family 3TV.
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Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakers | 11-2 | .846 | – |
| 2 |  Spurs | 10-2 | .833 | ½ |
| 3 |  Rockets | 9-3 | .750 | 1½ |
| 4 |  Trail Blazers | 8-3 | .727 | 2 |
| 5 |  Timberwolves | 8-3 | .727 | 2 |
| 6 |  Warriors | 8-4 | .667 | 2½ |
| 7 |  Thunder | 8-4 | .667 | 2½ |
| 8 |  Grizzlies | 7-4 | .636 | 3 |
| 9 |  Mavericks | 7-4 | .636 | 3 |
| 10 |  Nuggets | 6-4 | .600 | 3½ |
| 11 | Suns | 4-6 | .400 | 5½ |
| 12 |  Pelicans | 4-8 | .333 | 6½ |
| 13 |  Clippers | 2-8 | .200 | 7½ |
| 14 |  Kings | 1-10 | .091 | 9 |
| 15 |  Jazz | 1-11 | .083 | 9½ |
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, Nov 4 | at Kings | W 116-103 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs Trail Blazers | W 124-118 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at  Pistons | W 121-116 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | at  Hawks | W 124-114 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | at  Bucks | W 123-112 |
| Sun, Nov 15 | at Suns | 4:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs  Hornets | 11:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs Jazz | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | vs Kings | 10:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Jazz | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Spurs | 9:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at Grizzlies | 4:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 30 | at Rockets | 7:30 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. 1 in the West, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Los Angeles Lakers play in the first round?
The No. 8 seed from the Play-In, at home; then the 4/5 winner.
When is the next Lakers game?
Sun, Nov 15 · 4:00 PM EST, at the Phoenix Suns, on Spectrum Sports Net/Arizona’s Family 3TV.
How many wins are the Lakers on pace for?
69 wins over 82 games at their current .846 winning percentage.
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.