NBA · Franchise founded 1946
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached the NBA Finals 32 times and won 17 championships, most recently in 2020.
Finals history
| Year | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Miami Heat | Won title |
| 2010 | Boston Celtics | Won title |
| 2009 | Orlando Magic | Won title |
| 2008 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 2004 | Detroit Pistons | Lost |
| 2002 | New Jersey Nets | Won title |
| 2001 | Philadelphia 76ers | Won title |
| 2000 | Indiana Pacers | Won title |
| 1991 | Chicago Bulls | Lost |
| 1989 | Detroit Pistons | Lost |
| 1988 | Detroit Pistons | Won title |
| 1987 | Boston Celtics | Won title |
| 1985 | Boston Celtics | Won title |
| 1984 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers | Lost |
| 1982 | Philadelphia 76ers | Won title |
| 1980 | Philadelphia 76ers | Won title |
| 1973 | New York Knicks | Lost |
| 1972 | New York Knicks | Won title |
| 1970 | New York Knicks | Lost |
| 1969 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1968 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1966 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1965 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1963 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1962 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1959 | Boston Celtics | Lost |
| 1954 | Syracuse Nationals | Won title |
| 1953 | New York Knicks | Won title |
| 1952 | New York Knicks | Won title |
| 1950 | Syracuse Nationals | Won title |
| 1949 | Washington Capitols | Won title |