Los Angeles Lakers Postseason History

Los Angeles is known for many things, like movie stars, beaches, and incredible playoff basketball. That third thing is thanks to the Lakers, who have consistently been at the forefront of the NBA across multiple eras to deliver some great performances in the postseason. Thanks to some legendary players in each era of success they’ve had, the Lakers have a playoff pedigree unmatched by most.

Any conversation about the Lakers in the playoffs starts with the Showtime Lakers. Led by an incredible trio of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy, the Lakers during the 1980s were a force of nature destroying almost everything in their path. The team won five championships during that era and made several NBA Finals in addition to those five ring-winning campaigns.

Their biggest rivals during the Showtime era were also their biggest rivals throughout the team’s history, the Boston Celtics. During the Showtime era, though, this rivalry was centered around the mutual respect between Johnson and Celtics star Larry Bird. Good friends off the court, the two competed against each other with all of the fire of heated rivals, but shared an admiration once the final buzzer sounded that is rare in sports. The Lakers went 2-1 against the Celtics in the Finals during this era.

Joining Magic and Kareem on the Mount Rushmore of Lakers playoff success could very well be Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Kobe and Shaq were an incredible pairing, with Kobe able to score from the perimeter and get to the rim, while O’Neal was simply too dominant a force on the interior for teams to handle.

The Lakers won three straight titles during the Shaq and Kobe era, losing just three Finals games in those three seasons. Their masterpiece was the 2001 postseason, where the Lakers swept the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs before beating the Allen Iverson-led Philadelphia 76ers in a 4-1 NBA Finals rout. Kobe went on to win two more titles with the Lakers after Shaq’s departure, but the Shaq and Kobe Lakers were one of the most fun teams to watch in league history.

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Angeles Lakers Playoff Tickets and Event Information

When do Los Angeles Lakers playoff tickets go on sale?

Lakers playoffs tickets usually go on sale near the end of March or in early April. When exactly this happens depends on when the Lakers actually clinch a spot in the playoffs. Depending on the season, it may take longer for Lakers playoff tickets to go on sale than if they clinch comfortably.

How much are Los Angeles Lakers playoff tickets?

Lakers playoff ticket prices on the secondary market can vary depending on a number of factors. Typically, Lakers playoff tickets can be found for as low as $242.00, with an average price of $322.00.

How to get cheap Los Angeles Lakers playoff tickets?

If you’re looking for cheap Lakers playoff tickets, tickets can be found for as low as $242.00. Additionally, once you click on your preferred event date, use the “sort by price” button located in the top left hand corner of the event page to sort all available Lakers playoff tickets by cheapest tickets available.

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