NBA : Playoff Chances By Record - 1947 - 2023

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 RECORDS THROUGH 1 GAME:
       1-0 teams have made the playoffs  68.8% of the time (578 out of 840) + - <- Most recently
                                                       P L A Y O F F S
                                    FINAL   FIRST      CONF.      CONF.                 
     MADE PLAYOFFS                 RECORD   ROUND      SEMIS      FINALS     FINALS     
     2023 Boston Celtics            57-25   W ATL 4-2  W PHI 4-3  L MIA 3-4             
     2023 Golden State Warriors     44-38   W SAC 4-3  L LAL 2-4                        
     2023 Atlanta Hawks             41-41   L BOS 2-4                                   
     2023 Memphis Grizzlies         51-31   L LAL 2-4                                   
     2023 Minnesota Timberwolves    42-40   L DEN 1-4                                   
     2023 Phoenix Suns              45-37   W LAC 4-1  L DEN 2-4                        
     2023 Milwaukee Bucks           58-24   L MIA 1-4                                   
     2023 Los Angeles Clippers      44-38   L PHX 1-4                                   
     MISSED PLAYOFFS
     2023 Detroit Pistons           17-65                                               
     2023 Washington Wizards        35-47                                               
     2023 New Orleans Pelicans      42-40                                               
     2023 Chicago Bulls             40-42                                               
     2023 Toronto Raptors           41-41                                               
     2023 Charlotte Hornets         27-55                                               
     2023 Utah Jazz                 37-45                                               
     2023 Portland Trail Blazers    33-49                                               

       0-1 teams have made the playoffs  46.2% of the time (366 out of 793) + - <- Most recently
                                                        P L A Y O F F S
                                     FINAL   FIRST      CONF.      CONF.                 
     MADE PLAYOFFS                  RECORD   ROUND      SEMIS      FINALS     FINALS     
     2023 Philadelphia 76ers         54-28   W BRK 4-0  L BOS 3-4                        
     2023 Los Angeles Lakers         43-39   W MEM 4-2  W GS  4-2  L DEN 0-4             
     2023 Brooklyn Nets              45-37   L PHI 0-4                                   
     2023 Miami Heat                 44-38   W MIL 4-1  W NY  4-2  W BOS 4-3  L DEN 1-4  
     2023 Cleveland Cavaliers        51-31   L NY  1-4                                   
     2023 New York Knickerbockers    47-35   W CLE 4-1  L MIA 2-4                        
     2023 Denver Nuggets             53-29   W MIN 4-1  W PHX 4-2  W LAL 4-0  W MIA 4-1  
     2023 Sacramento Kings           48-34   L GS  3-4                                   
     MISSED PLAYOFFS
     2023 Orlando Magic              34-48                                               
     2023 Indiana Pacers             35-47                                               
     2023 Houston Rockets            22-60                                               
     2023 Oklahoma City Thunder      40-42                                               
     2023 San Antonio Spurs          22-60                                               
     2023 Dallas Mavericks           38-44                                               


RECORDS THROUGH 2 GAMES: 2-0 teams have made the playoffs 75.4% of the time (331 out of 439) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 1-1 teams have made the playoffs 59.6% of the time (455 out of 763) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 0-2 teams have made the playoffs 36.7% of the time (158 out of 431) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40
RECORDS THROUGH 3 GAMES: 3-0 teams have made the playoffs 79.6% of the time (199 out of 250) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2-1 teams have made the playoffs 71.1% of the time (408 out of 574) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 1-2 teams have made the playoffs 48.0% of the time (270 out of 562) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 0-3 teams have made the playoffs 27.1% of the time ( 67 out of 247) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59
RECORDS THROUGH 4 GAMES: 4-0 teams have made the playoffs 85.3% of the time (122 out of 143) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2008 Los Angeles Clippers 23-59 3-1 teams have made the playoffs 75.4% of the time (307 out of 407) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2-2 teams have made the playoffs 62.7% of the time (344 out of 549) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 1-3 teams have made the playoffs 36.0% of the time (140 out of 389) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 0-4 teams have made the playoffs 21.4% of the time ( 31 out of 145) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41
RECORDS THROUGH 5 GAMES: 5-0 teams have made the playoffs 93.7% of the time ( 74 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1999 Seattle SuperSonics 25-25 1995 Golden State Warriors 26-56 1986 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 4-1 teams have made the playoffs 81.7% of the time (237 out of 290) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 3-2 teams have made the playoffs 70.2% of the time (314 out of 447) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2-3 teams have made the playoffs 50.1% of the time (234 out of 467) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 1-4 teams have made the playoffs 27.3% of the time ( 70 out of 256) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 0-5 teams have made the playoffs 16.0% of the time ( 15 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2008 Washington Wizards 43-39 L CLE 2-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54
RECORDS THROUGH 6 GAMES: 6-0 teams have made the playoffs 94.9% of the time ( 56 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1999 Seattle SuperSonics 25-25 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 5-1 teams have made the playoffs 87.6% of the time (170 out of 194) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 4-2 teams have made the playoffs 73.2% of the time (259 out of 354) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 3-3 teams have made the playoffs 63.1% of the time (268 out of 425) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2-4 teams have made the playoffs 41.3% of the time (147 out of 356) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 1-5 teams have made the playoffs 19.4% of the time ( 36 out of 186) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 0-6 teams have made the playoffs 13.6% of the time ( 8 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1996 Cleveland Cavaliers 47-35 L NY 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72
RECORDS THROUGH 7 GAMES: 7-0 teams have made the playoffs 95.2% of the time ( 40 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 New Orleans Hornets 46-36 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 6-1 teams have made the playoffs 93.7% of the time (119 out of 127) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2005 Utah Jazz 26-56 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers 30-52 1999 Seattle SuperSonics 25-25 5-2 teams have made the playoffs 81.3% of the time (217 out of 267) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 4-3 teams have made the playoffs 69.4% of the time (258 out of 372) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 3-4 teams have made the playoffs 52.2% of the time (203 out of 389) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2-5 teams have made the playoffs 33.5% of the time ( 87 out of 260) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 1-6 teams have made the playoffs 9.3% of the time ( 12 out of 129) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1994 Indiana Pacers 47-35 W ORL 3-0 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1982 New Jersey Nets 44-38 L WSH 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 0-7 teams have made the playoffs 17.0% of the time ( 8 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1996 Cleveland Cavaliers 47-35 L NY 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64
RECORDS THROUGH 8 GAMES: 8-0 teams have made the playoffs 96.8% of the time ( 30 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 New Orleans Hornets 46-36 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 7-1 teams have made the playoffs 97.0% of the time ( 98 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1995 Golden State Warriors 26-56 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 6-2 teams have made the playoffs 86.6% of the time (174 out of 201) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 5-3 teams have made the playoffs 73.5% of the time (225 out of 306) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 4-4 teams have made the playoffs 62.7% of the time (230 out of 367) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 3-5 teams have made the playoffs 43.4% of the time (126 out of 290) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2-6 teams have made the playoffs 23.4% of the time ( 48 out of 205) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 1-7 teams have made the playoffs 8.9% of the time ( 9 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1996 Cleveland Cavaliers 47-35 L NY 0-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 0-8 teams have made the playoffs 12.9% of the time ( 4 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53
RECORDS THROUGH 9 GAMES: 9-0 teams have made the playoffs 95.0% of the time ( 19 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2001 Philadelphia 76ers 56-26 W IND 3-1 W TOR 4-3 W MIL 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 8-1 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 83 out of 84) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 7-2 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time (137 out of 147) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2012 Portland Trail Blazers 28-38 2003 Seattle SuperSonics 40-42 1999 Seattle SuperSonics 25-25 1995 Golden State Warriors 26-56 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 6-3 teams have made the playoffs 80.6% of the time (203 out of 252) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 5-4 teams have made the playoffs 67.6% of the time (221 out of 327) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 4-5 teams have made the playoffs 53.0% of the time (169 out of 319) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 3-6 teams have made the playoffs 32.8% of the time ( 75 out of 229) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2-7 teams have made the playoffs 20.7% of the time ( 31 out of 150) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 1-8 teams have made the playoffs 2.4% of the time ( 2 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 0-9 teams have made the playoffs 17.4% of the time ( 4 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2006 Atlanta Hawks 26-56 2006 Toronto Raptors 27-55
RECORDS THROUGH 10 GAMES: 10-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2001 Philadelphia 76ers 56-26 W IND 3-1 W TOR 4-3 W MIL 4-3 L LAL 1-4 1998 Atlanta Hawks 50-32 L CHA 1-3 1998 Los Angeles Lakers 61-21 W POR 3-1 W OKC 4-1 L UTH 0-4 9-1 teams have made the playoffs 97.1% of the time ( 66 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 8-2 teams have made the playoffs 97.2% of the time (105 out of 108) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2003 Seattle SuperSonics 40-42 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 7-3 teams have made the playoffs 87.5% of the time (175 out of 200) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 6-4 teams have made the playoffs 73.1% of the time (209 out of 286) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 5-5 teams have made the playoffs 61.6% of the time (186 out of 302) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 4-6 teams have made the playoffs 44.5% of the time (122 out of 274) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 3-7 teams have made the playoffs 24.4% of the time ( 43 out of 176) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2-8 teams have made the playoffs 14.3% of the time ( 18 out of 126) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2007 Toronto Raptors 47-35 L BRK 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 1-9 teams have made the playoffs 7.8% of the time ( 5 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 0-10 teams have made the playoffs 6.7% of the time ( 1 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54
RECORDS THROUGH 11 GAMES: 11-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1998 Atlanta Hawks 50-32 L CHA 1-3 1998 Los Angeles Lakers 61-21 W POR 3-1 W OKC 4-1 L UTH 0-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 10-1 teams have made the playoffs 97.8% of the time ( 45 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 9-2 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 99 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 8-3 teams have made the playoffs 88.1% of the time (141 out of 160) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 7-4 teams have made the playoffs 80.8% of the time (181 out of 224) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 6-5 teams have made the playoffs 70.0% of the time (194 out of 277) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 5-6 teams have made the playoffs 55.7% of the time (157 out of 282) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 4-7 teams have made the playoffs 30.1% of the time ( 69 out of 229) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 3-8 teams have made the playoffs 23.2% of the time ( 33 out of 142) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 New York Knickerbockers 42-40 L BOS 0-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2-9 teams have made the playoffs 8.2% of the time ( 8 out of 97) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1982 New Jersey Nets 44-38 L WSH 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 1-10 teams have made the playoffs 10.0% of the time ( 5 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 0-11 teams have made the playoffs 7.1% of the time ( 1 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54
RECORDS THROUGH 12 GAMES: 12-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1983 Seattle SuperSonics 48-34 L POR 0-2 11-1 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 31 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2011 New Orleans Hornets 46-36 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 10-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 86 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 9-3 teams have made the playoffs 91.3% of the time (116 out of 127) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 8-4 teams have made the playoffs 88.2% of the time (165 out of 187) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 7-5 teams have made the playoffs 73.8% of the time (192 out of 260) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 6-6 teams have made the playoffs 63.8% of the time (173 out of 271) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 5-7 teams have made the playoffs 43.4% of the time ( 95 out of 219) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 4-8 teams have made the playoffs 24.4% of the time ( 47 out of 193) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 3-9 teams have made the playoffs 15.0% of the time ( 19 out of 127) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2-10 teams have made the playoffs 12.2% of the time ( 9 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 1-11 teams have made the playoffs 8.1% of the time ( 3 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 0-12 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 1 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54
RECORDS THROUGH 13 GAMES: 13-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1958 Boston Celtics 49-23 W GS 4-1 L ATL 2-4 1949 Washington Capitols 38-22 W GS 2-0 W NY 2-1 L LAL 2-4 12-1 teams have made the playoffs 96.0% of the time ( 24 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 11-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 72 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 10-3 teams have made the playoffs 95.5% of the time (105 out of 110) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 1993 Milwaukee Bucks 28-54 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 9-4 teams have made the playoffs 91.3% of the time (137 out of 150) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers 30-52 8-5 teams have made the playoffs 82.1% of the time (179 out of 218) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 7-6 teams have made the playoffs 67.1% of the time (169 out of 252) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 6-7 teams have made the playoffs 58.2% of the time (139 out of 239) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 5-8 teams have made the playoffs 29.2% of the time ( 56 out of 192) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 4-9 teams have made the playoffs 22.4% of the time ( 38 out of 170) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 3-10 teams have made the playoffs 12.4% of the time ( 12 out of 97) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2-11 teams have made the playoffs 6.6% of the time ( 4 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 1-12 teams have made the playoffs 9.7% of the time ( 3 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 0-13 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 1 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41
RECORDS THROUGH 14 GAMES: 14-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1958 Boston Celtics 49-23 W GS 4-1 L ATL 2-4 1949 Washington Capitols 38-22 W GS 2-0 W NY 2-1 L LAL 2-4 13-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2002 Los Angeles Lakers 58-24 W POR 3-0 W SA 4-1 W SAC 4-3 W BRK 4-0 12-2 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 54 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 11-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 92 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 10-4 teams have made the playoffs 94.4% of the time (118 out of 125) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 1993 Milwaukee Bucks 28-54 9-5 teams have made the playoffs 86.6% of the time (168 out of 194) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 8-6 teams have made the playoffs 73.2% of the time (164 out of 224) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 7-7 teams have made the playoffs 63.7% of the time (149 out of 234) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 6-8 teams have made the playoffs 42.5% of the time ( 94 out of 221) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 5-9 teams have made the playoffs 26.2% of the time ( 44 out of 168) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 4-10 teams have made the playoffs 15.9% of the time ( 21 out of 132) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1994 New Jersey Nets 45-37 L NY 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 3-11 teams have made the playoffs 12.3% of the time ( 9 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2-12 teams have made the playoffs 7.3% of the time ( 4 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 1-13 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 2 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 0-14 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65
RECORDS THROUGH 15 GAMES: 15-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1949 Washington Capitols 38-22 W GS 2-0 W NY 2-1 L LAL 2-4 14-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2002 Los Angeles Lakers 58-24 W POR 3-0 W SA 4-1 W SAC 4-3 W BRK 4-0 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1997 Houston Rockets 57-25 W MIN 3-0 W OKC 4-3 L UTH 2-4 13-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 12-3 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 72 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 11-4 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time (113 out of 115) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 10-5 teams have made the playoffs 91.7% of the time (154 out of 168) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 9-6 teams have made the playoffs 77.9% of the time (141 out of 181) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 8-7 teams have made the playoffs 68.8% of the time (163 out of 237) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 7-8 teams have made the playoffs 55.0% of the time (110 out of 200) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 6-9 teams have made the playoffs 33.3% of the time ( 66 out of 198) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 5-10 teams have made the playoffs 22.9% of the time ( 33 out of 144) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 4-11 teams have made the playoffs 12.3% of the time ( 14 out of 114) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 3-12 teams have made the playoffs 10.0% of the time ( 6 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1982 New Jersey Nets 44-38 L WSH 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2-13 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 4 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 1-14 teams have made the playoffs 12.5% of the time ( 2 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2006 Toronto Raptors 27-55 0-15 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65
RECORDS THROUGH 16 GAMES: 16-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 15-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2002 Los Angeles Lakers 58-24 W POR 3-0 W SA 4-1 W SAC 4-3 W BRK 4-0 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1997 Houston Rockets 57-25 W MIN 3-0 W OKC 4-3 L UTH 2-4 14-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 13-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 70 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 12-4 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 94 out of 96) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 11-5 teams have made the playoffs 92.8% of the time (128 out of 138) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 10-6 teams have made the playoffs 86.5% of the time (154 out of 178) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 9-7 teams have made the playoffs 72.8% of the time (142 out of 195) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 8-8 teams have made the playoffs 61.2% of the time (126 out of 206) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 7-9 teams have made the playoffs 48.7% of the time ( 94 out of 193) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 6-10 teams have made the playoffs 24.4% of the time ( 40 out of 164) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 5-11 teams have made the playoffs 20.9% of the time ( 27 out of 129) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 Memphis Grizzlies 45-37 L PHX 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 4-12 teams have made the playoffs 12.8% of the time ( 12 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 3-13 teams have made the playoffs 5.0% of the time ( 3 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2-14 teams have made the playoffs 10.3% of the time ( 4 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 1-15 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2006 Toronto Raptors 27-55 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 0-16 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65
RECORDS THROUGH 17 GAMES: 17-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 16-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2002 Los Angeles Lakers 58-24 W POR 3-0 W SA 4-1 W SAC 4-3 W BRK 4-0 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 15-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 14-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 57 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 13-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 78 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 12-5 teams have made the playoffs 96.0% of the time (119 out of 124) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 11-6 teams have made the playoffs 87.3% of the time (151 out of 173) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 10-7 teams have made the playoffs 77.2% of the time (122 out of 158) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 9-8 teams have made the playoffs 69.1% of the time (132 out of 191) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 8-9 teams have made the playoffs 57.2% of the time (115 out of 201) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 7-10 teams have made the playoffs 41.1% of the time ( 65 out of 158) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 6-11 teams have made the playoffs 19.1% of the time ( 30 out of 157) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 5-12 teams have made the playoffs 21.6% of the time ( 24 out of 111) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 4-13 teams have made the playoffs 5.1% of the time ( 4 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 1982 New Jersey Nets 44-38 L WSH 0-2 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 3-14 teams have made the playoffs 8.6% of the time ( 5 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2-15 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 2 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1-16 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2004 Orlando Magic 21-61 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 0-17 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 18 GAMES: 18-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 17-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1972 Milwaukee Bucks 63-19 W GS 4-1 L LAL 2-4 16-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 15-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 46 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 14-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 70 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 13-5 teams have made the playoffs 99.0% of the time ( 98 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 12-6 teams have made the playoffs 87.9% of the time (138 out of 157) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2006 Golden State Warriors 34-48 2006 Minnesota Timberwolves 33-49 11-7 teams have made the playoffs 85.8% of the time (139 out of 162) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 10-8 teams have made the playoffs 71.3% of the time (124 out of 174) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 9-9 teams have made the playoffs 63.4% of the time (118 out of 186) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 8-10 teams have made the playoffs 49.7% of the time ( 79 out of 159) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 7-11 teams have made the playoffs 33.6% of the time ( 51 out of 152) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 6-12 teams have made the playoffs 16.9% of the time ( 23 out of 136) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2014 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L BRK 3-4 2005 Memphis Grizzlies 45-37 L PHX 0-4 2005 Philadelphia 76ers 43-39 L DET 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 5-13 teams have made the playoffs 18.8% of the time ( 18 out of 96) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 4-14 teams have made the playoffs 5.3% of the time ( 4 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 3-15 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 2 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2-16 teams have made the playoffs 8.7% of the time ( 2 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2006 Atlanta Hawks 26-56 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54 1-17 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2004 Orlando Magic 21-61 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 0-18 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70
RECORDS THROUGH 19 GAMES: 19-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 18-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 17-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 16-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 15-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 68 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 14-5 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 82 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 13-6 teams have made the playoffs 96.7% of the time (116 out of 120) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2005 Orlando Magic 36-46 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 1990 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 12-7 teams have made the playoffs 85.5% of the time (136 out of 159) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2006 Golden State Warriors 34-48 2006 Minnesota Timberwolves 33-49 11-8 teams have made the playoffs 76.4% of the time (133 out of 174) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 10-9 teams have made the playoffs 68.7% of the time (112 out of 163) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 9-10 teams have made the playoffs 56.8% of the time ( 92 out of 162) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 8-11 teams have made the playoffs 44.1% of the time ( 71 out of 161) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 7-12 teams have made the playoffs 24.5% of the time ( 36 out of 147) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 6-13 teams have made the playoffs 17.1% of the time ( 18 out of 105) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1994 New Jersey Nets 45-37 L NY 1-3 1991 Seattle SuperSonics 41-41 L POR 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 5-14 teams have made the playoffs 13.7% of the time ( 13 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 4-15 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 2 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 3-16 teams have made the playoffs 7.3% of the time ( 3 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2-17 teams have made the playoffs 6.7% of the time ( 1 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1-18 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2004 Orlando Magic 21-61
RECORDS THROUGH 20 GAMES: 20-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 19-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 18-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 17-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 16-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 50 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 15-5 teams have made the playoffs 98.7% of the time ( 75 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 14-6 teams have made the playoffs 99.1% of the time (109 out of 110) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 13-7 teams have made the playoffs 89.6% of the time (129 out of 144) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2005 Orlando Magic 36-46 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers 30-52 12-8 teams have made the playoffs 81.8% of the time (121 out of 148) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 11-9 teams have made the playoffs 71.4% of the time (120 out of 168) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 10-10 teams have made the playoffs 61.2% of the time (104 out of 170) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 9-11 teams have made the playoffs 56.3% of the time ( 89 out of 158) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 8-12 teams have made the playoffs 29.5% of the time ( 38 out of 129) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 7-13 teams have made the playoffs 21.1% of the time ( 28 out of 133) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L BRK 3-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 6-14 teams have made the playoffs 17.0% of the time ( 16 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 5-15 teams have made the playoffs 8.8% of the time ( 8 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 4-16 teams have made the playoffs 5.3% of the time ( 3 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 3-17 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2-18 teams have made the playoffs 7.1% of the time ( 1 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2003 Memphis Grizzlies 28-54 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1-19 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2004 Orlando Magic 21-61 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41
RECORDS THROUGH 21 GAMES: 21-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 20-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 19-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1997 Houston Rockets 57-25 W MIN 3-0 W OKC 4-3 L UTH 2-4 18-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 17-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 16-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 64 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 15-6 teams have made the playoffs 98.9% of the time ( 92 out of 93) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 14-7 teams have made the playoffs 92.7% of the time (115 out of 124) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers 30-52 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 13-8 teams have made the playoffs 87.0% of the time (127 out of 146) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 12-9 teams have made the playoffs 77.2% of the time (122 out of 158) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 11-10 teams have made the playoffs 63.8% of the time ( 95 out of 149) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 10-11 teams have made the playoffs 60.8% of the time (107 out of 176) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 9-12 teams have made the playoffs 44.4% of the time ( 64 out of 144) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 8-13 teams have made the playoffs 22.4% of the time ( 26 out of 116) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2014 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L BRK 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 7-14 teams have made the playoffs 19.8% of the time ( 23 out of 116) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2007 Toronto Raptors 47-35 L BRK 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 6-15 teams have made the playoffs 15.7% of the time ( 14 out of 89) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 5-16 teams have made the playoffs 6.3% of the time ( 5 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 4-17 teams have made the playoffs 2.2% of the time ( 1 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 3-18 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2-19 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2004 Orlando Magic 21-61 1-20 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 22 GAMES: 22-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 21-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 20-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1997 Houston Rockets 57-25 W MIN 3-0 W OKC 4-3 L UTH 2-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 19-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 18-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 17-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 46 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 16-6 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 80 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 15-7 teams have made the playoffs 97.5% of the time (117 out of 120) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers 30-52 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 1989 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 14-8 teams have made the playoffs 88.5% of the time (115 out of 130) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 13-9 teams have made the playoffs 81.7% of the time (116 out of 142) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 12-10 teams have made the playoffs 73.7% of the time (112 out of 152) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 11-11 teams have made the playoffs 59.6% of the time ( 96 out of 161) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 10-12 teams have made the playoffs 53.2% of the time ( 82 out of 154) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 9-13 teams have made the playoffs 37.5% of the time ( 45 out of 120) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 8-14 teams have made the playoffs 20.3% of the time ( 24 out of 118) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 7-15 teams have made the playoffs 19.8% of the time ( 20 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 6-16 teams have made the playoffs 7.1% of the time ( 6 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1982 New Jersey Nets 44-38 L WSH 0-2 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 5-17 teams have made the playoffs 7.5% of the time ( 5 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 4-18 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 39) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 3-19 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 1 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2-20 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1-21 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 23 GAMES: 23-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 22-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 21-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 1997 Houston Rockets 57-25 W MIN 3-0 W OKC 4-3 L UTH 2-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 20-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 19-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 18-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 17-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 55 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 16-7 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time (117 out of 119) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 15-8 teams have made the playoffs 92.6% of the time (112 out of 121) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2001 Cleveland Cavaliers 30-52 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 14-9 teams have made the playoffs 84.0% of the time (105 out of 125) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 13-10 teams have made the playoffs 79.1% of the time (117 out of 148) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 12-11 teams have made the playoffs 64.6% of the time ( 95 out of 147) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 11-12 teams have made the playoffs 63.1% of the time (101 out of 160) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 10-13 teams have made the playoffs 38.6% of the time ( 49 out of 127) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 9-14 teams have made the playoffs 31.3% of the time ( 41 out of 131) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 8-15 teams have made the playoffs 19.4% of the time ( 18 out of 93) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 7-16 teams have made the playoffs 12.6% of the time ( 12 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 6-17 teams have made the playoffs 9.5% of the time ( 7 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 5-18 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 2 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 4-19 teams have made the playoffs 2.6% of the time ( 1 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 3-20 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2-21 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1-22 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 24 GAMES: 24-0 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 23-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 22-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1994 Houston Rockets 58-24 W POR 3-1 W PHX 4-3 W UTH 4-1 W NY 4-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 21-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 20-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 19-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 18-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 61 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 17-7 teams have made the playoffs 98.9% of the time ( 94 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 16-8 teams have made the playoffs 96.2% of the time (100 out of 104) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1976 Los Angeles Lakers 40-42 15-9 teams have made the playoffs 86.4% of the time (102 out of 118) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 14-10 teams have made the playoffs 83.3% of the time (110 out of 132) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 13-11 teams have made the playoffs 71.5% of the time (103 out of 144) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 12-12 teams have made the playoffs 65.3% of the time ( 98 out of 150) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 11-13 teams have made the playoffs 55.7% of the time ( 78 out of 140) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 10-14 teams have made the playoffs 34.0% of the time ( 48 out of 141) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 9-15 teams have made the playoffs 25.7% of the time ( 28 out of 109) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 8-16 teams have made the playoffs 17.2% of the time ( 15 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1997 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 L HOU 0-3 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 7-17 teams have made the playoffs 10.2% of the time ( 9 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1981 Portland Trail Blazers 45-37 L SAC 1-2 1978 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 W LAL 2-1 W POR 4-2 W DEN 4-2 L WSH 3-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 6-18 teams have made the playoffs 5.2% of the time ( 3 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 5-19 teams have made the playoffs 1.9% of the time ( 1 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 4-20 teams have made the playoffs 3.2% of the time ( 1 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 3-21 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2-22 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1-23 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 25 GAMES: 24-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 23-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 22-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 21-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 20-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 19-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 49 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 18-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 75 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 17-8 teams have made the playoffs 96.2% of the time (101 out of 105) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1976 Los Angeles Lakers 40-42 16-9 teams have made the playoffs 92.9% of the time (104 out of 112) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 1990 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 1989 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 15-10 teams have made the playoffs 87.0% of the time (100 out of 115) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 14-11 teams have made the playoffs 74.6% of the time (103 out of 138) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 13-12 teams have made the playoffs 66.4% of the time ( 99 out of 149) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 12-13 teams have made the playoffs 63.6% of the time ( 96 out of 151) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 11-14 teams have made the playoffs 40.7% of the time ( 48 out of 118) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 10-15 teams have made the playoffs 34.8% of the time ( 46 out of 132) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 9-16 teams have made the playoffs 16.3% of the time ( 15 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 8-17 teams have made the playoffs 14.3% of the time ( 13 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 1997 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 L HOU 0-3 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 7-18 teams have made the playoffs 12.2% of the time ( 9 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1981 Portland Trail Blazers 45-37 L SAC 1-2 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 6-19 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 51) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 5-20 teams have made the playoffs 3.9% of the time ( 2 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 4-21 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2012 New Orleans Hornets 21-45 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 3-22 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 2-23 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 26 GAMES: 25-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 24-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 23-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 22-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 21-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 20-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 19-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 65 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 18-8 teams have made the playoffs 97.6% of the time ( 80 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 17-9 teams have made the playoffs 95.2% of the time (120 out of 126) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1989 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1976 Los Angeles Lakers 40-42 16-10 teams have made the playoffs 88.9% of the time ( 88 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 1990 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 15-11 teams have made the playoffs 79.8% of the time (103 out of 129) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 14-12 teams have made the playoffs 69.6% of the time ( 94 out of 135) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 13-13 teams have made the playoffs 68.3% of the time ( 95 out of 139) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 12-14 teams have made the playoffs 57.5% of the time ( 84 out of 146) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 11-15 teams have made the playoffs 32.1% of the time ( 43 out of 134) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 10-16 teams have made the playoffs 28.0% of the time ( 28 out of 100) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 9-17 teams have made the playoffs 14.3% of the time ( 12 out of 84) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 8-18 teams have made the playoffs 13.4% of the time ( 11 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 7-19 teams have made the playoffs 7.0% of the time ( 5 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1981 Portland Trail Blazers 45-37 L SAC 1-2 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 1950 Tri-Cities Blackhawks 29-35 L AND 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 6-20 teams have made the playoffs 2.0% of the time ( 1 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 5-21 teams have made the playoffs 2.8% of the time ( 1 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 4-22 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2012 New Orleans Hornets 21-45 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 3-23 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 2-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 27 GAMES: 26-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 25-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 24-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 23-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 22-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 21-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 20-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 19-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 71 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 18-9 teams have made the playoffs 94.8% of the time (109 out of 115) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1976 Los Angeles Lakers 40-42 17-10 teams have made the playoffs 91.9% of the time ( 91 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1989 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1978 Chicago Bulls 40-42 16-11 teams have made the playoffs 83.8% of the time ( 83 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 15-12 teams have made the playoffs 76.7% of the time (112 out of 146) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 14-13 teams have made the playoffs 67.4% of the time ( 89 out of 132) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 13-14 teams have made the playoffs 61.8% of the time ( 84 out of 136) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 12-15 teams have made the playoffs 51.2% of the time ( 63 out of 123) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 11-16 teams have made the playoffs 28.9% of the time ( 35 out of 121) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 10-17 teams have made the playoffs 20.4% of the time ( 21 out of 103) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2006 Sacramento Kings 44-38 L SA 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 9-18 teams have made the playoffs 13.5% of the time ( 10 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 8-19 teams have made the playoffs 12.8% of the time ( 10 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1981 Portland Trail Blazers 45-37 L SAC 1-2 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 7-20 teams have made the playoffs 3.2% of the time ( 2 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 6-21 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 2 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 5-22 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 4-23 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 3-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 2-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 28 GAMES: 27-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 26-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 25-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 24-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 23-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 22-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 21-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 51 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 20-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 66 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 19-9 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 98 out of 100) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 18-10 teams have made the playoffs 92.2% of the time ( 94 out of 102) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1976 Los Angeles Lakers 40-42 17-11 teams have made the playoffs 91.8% of the time ( 78 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1990 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 16-12 teams have made the playoffs 81.4% of the time (105 out of 129) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 15-13 teams have made the playoffs 69.2% of the time ( 92 out of 133) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 14-14 teams have made the playoffs 67.9% of the time ( 91 out of 134) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 13-15 teams have made the playoffs 49.1% of the time ( 57 out of 116) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 12-16 teams have made the playoffs 45.2% of the time ( 52 out of 115) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2014 Memphis Grizzlies 50-32 L OKC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 11-17 teams have made the playoffs 28.0% of the time ( 35 out of 125) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 10-18 teams have made the playoffs 16.7% of the time ( 15 out of 90) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2005 Chicago Bulls 47-35 L WSH 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 9-19 teams have made the playoffs 13.9% of the time ( 10 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 8-20 teams have made the playoffs 7.1% of the time ( 5 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 7-21 teams have made the playoffs 1.7% of the time ( 1 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 6-22 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 2 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 5-23 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 4-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 3-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 2-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 29 GAMES: 28-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 27-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 26-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 25-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 24-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 23-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 22-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 21-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 64 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 20-9 teams have made the playoffs 97.4% of the time ( 74 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 19-10 teams have made the playoffs 97.8% of the time ( 90 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 18-11 teams have made the playoffs 90.8% of the time ( 89 out of 98) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 17-12 teams have made the playoffs 85.3% of the time ( 93 out of 109) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 16-13 teams have made the playoffs 74.4% of the time ( 96 out of 129) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 15-14 teams have made the playoffs 68.6% of the time ( 94 out of 137) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 14-15 teams have made the playoffs 62.5% of the time ( 70 out of 112) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 13-16 teams have made the playoffs 46.4% of the time ( 52 out of 112) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 12-17 teams have made the playoffs 38.3% of the time ( 46 out of 120) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 11-18 teams have made the playoffs 23.4% of the time ( 25 out of 107) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 10-19 teams have made the playoffs 14.5% of the time ( 12 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 9-20 teams have made the playoffs 10.1% of the time ( 7 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 8-21 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 3 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 7-22 teams have made the playoffs 2.4% of the time ( 1 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 6-23 teams have made the playoffs 2.8% of the time ( 1 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 5-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 4-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 3-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 2-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72
RECORDS THROUGH 30 GAMES: 29-1 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 27-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 26-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 25-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 24-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 23-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 22-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 52 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 21-9 teams have made the playoffs 98.5% of the time ( 65 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 20-10 teams have made the playoffs 97.8% of the time ( 90 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 19-11 teams have made the playoffs 94.8% of the time ( 91 out of 96) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 18-12 teams have made the playoffs 87.2% of the time ( 95 out of 109) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 17-13 teams have made the playoffs 83.7% of the time ( 87 out of 104) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 16-14 teams have made the playoffs 66.7% of the time ( 84 out of 126) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 15-15 teams have made the playoffs 66.9% of the time ( 85 out of 127) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 14-16 teams have made the playoffs 52.3% of the time ( 57 out of 109) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 13-17 teams have made the playoffs 47.8% of the time ( 54 out of 113) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 12-18 teams have made the playoffs 29.2% of the time ( 35 out of 120) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2010 Milwaukee Bucks 46-36 L ATL 3-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 11-19 teams have made the playoffs 22.5% of the time ( 18 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2003 Los Angeles Lakers 50-32 W MIN 4-2 L SA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 10-20 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 8 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 9-21 teams have made the playoffs 10.0% of the time ( 7 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 8-22 teams have made the playoffs 1.7% of the time ( 1 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 7-23 teams have made the playoffs 5.0% of the time ( 2 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 6-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 5-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 4-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 3-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 2-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72
RECORDS THROUGH 31 GAMES: 29-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 28-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 27-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 26-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 25-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 24-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 23-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 22-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 62 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 21-10 teams have made the playoffs 97.5% of the time ( 78 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 20-11 teams have made the playoffs 96.7% of the time ( 89 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 1969 Cincinnati Royals 41-41 19-12 teams have made the playoffs 92.7% of the time (102 out of 110) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 18-13 teams have made the playoffs 83.3% of the time ( 85 out of 102) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 17-14 teams have made the playoffs 74.3% of the time ( 75 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 16-15 teams have made the playoffs 67.9% of the time ( 95 out of 140) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 15-16 teams have made the playoffs 55.3% of the time ( 52 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 14-17 teams have made the playoffs 54.1% of the time ( 66 out of 122) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 13-18 teams have made the playoffs 43.6% of the time ( 48 out of 110) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 12-19 teams have made the playoffs 21.1% of the time ( 20 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2003 Los Angeles Lakers 50-32 W MIN 4-2 L SA 2-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 11-20 teams have made the playoffs 15.7% of the time ( 13 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 10-21 teams have made the playoffs 10.1% of the time ( 8 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 9-22 teams have made the playoffs 5.5% of the time ( 4 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 8-23 teams have made the playoffs 3.8% of the time ( 2 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 7-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 6-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2009 Minnesota Timberwolves 24-58 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 5-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 4-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 3-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 2-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72
RECORDS THROUGH 32 GAMES: 30-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 29-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 28-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 27-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 26-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 25-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 24-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 23-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 22-10 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 71 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 21-11 teams have made the playoffs 98.9% of the time ( 87 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 20-12 teams have made the playoffs 90.5% of the time ( 86 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 19-13 teams have made the playoffs 90.6% of the time ( 96 out of 106) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 18-14 teams have made the playoffs 80.8% of the time ( 84 out of 104) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 17-15 teams have made the playoffs 66.1% of the time ( 74 out of 112) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 16-16 teams have made the playoffs 64.1% of the time ( 75 out of 117) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 15-17 teams have made the playoffs 56.0% of the time ( 51 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 14-18 teams have made the playoffs 52.0% of the time ( 65 out of 125) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 13-19 teams have made the playoffs 34.7% of the time ( 34 out of 98) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2009 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L ORL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 12-20 teams have made the playoffs 16.3% of the time ( 16 out of 98) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1991 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L BOS 2-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 11-21 teams have made the playoffs 15.3% of the time ( 11 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 10-22 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 6 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 9-23 teams have made the playoffs 3.2% of the time ( 2 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 8-24 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 47) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 7-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 6-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2002 Chicago Bulls 21-61 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 5-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 4-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 3-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 2-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 33 GAMES: 31-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 30-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 29-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 28-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 27-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 26-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 25-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 24-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 23-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 74 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 22-11 teams have made the playoffs 98.9% of the time ( 93 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 21-12 teams have made the playoffs 91.9% of the time ( 68 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 20-13 teams have made the playoffs 89.9% of the time ( 89 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 19-14 teams have made the playoffs 86.9% of the time ( 86 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 18-15 teams have made the playoffs 78.9% of the time ( 90 out of 114) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 17-16 teams have made the playoffs 62.3% of the time ( 66 out of 106) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 16-17 teams have made the playoffs 61.3% of the time ( 68 out of 111) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 15-18 teams have made the playoffs 52.0% of the time ( 53 out of 102) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 14-19 teams have made the playoffs 43.9% of the time ( 47 out of 107) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 13-20 teams have made the playoffs 25.5% of the time ( 24 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 12-21 teams have made the playoffs 18.4% of the time ( 16 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1991 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L BOS 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 11-22 teams have made the playoffs 11.4% of the time ( 9 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 10-23 teams have made the playoffs 1.5% of the time ( 1 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 9-24 teams have made the playoffs 3.5% of the time ( 2 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 8-25 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 43) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 7-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 6-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2002 Chicago Bulls 21-61 5-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 4-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 3-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 2-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 34 GAMES: 32-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 31-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 30-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1972 Milwaukee Bucks 63-19 W GS 4-1 L LAL 2-4 29-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 28-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 27-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 26-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 25-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 24-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 60 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 23-11 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 85 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 22-12 teams have made the playoffs 97.5% of the time ( 77 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 21-13 teams have made the playoffs 88.2% of the time ( 82 out of 93) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 20-14 teams have made the playoffs 93.1% of the time ( 81 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 1978 Chicago Bulls 40-42 19-15 teams have made the playoffs 81.5% of the time ( 88 out of 108) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 18-16 teams have made the playoffs 72.1% of the time ( 80 out of 111) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 17-17 teams have made the playoffs 57.3% of the time ( 63 out of 110) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 16-18 teams have made the playoffs 59.6% of the time ( 53 out of 89) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 15-19 teams have made the playoffs 51.4% of the time ( 54 out of 105) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 14-20 teams have made the playoffs 37.4% of the time ( 40 out of 107) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 13-21 teams have made the playoffs 20.2% of the time ( 17 out of 84) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1991 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L BOS 2-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 12-22 teams have made the playoffs 12.2% of the time ( 10 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1983 New York Knickerbockers 44-38 W BRK 2-0 L PHI 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 11-23 teams have made the playoffs 7.8% of the time ( 6 out of 77) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 10-24 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 2 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 9-25 teams have made the playoffs 2.0% of the time ( 1 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 8-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 7-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 6-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2002 Chicago Bulls 21-61 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 2000 Golden State Warriors 19-63 5-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 4-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 3-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 2-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 35 GAMES: 33-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 32-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 31-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 30-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 29-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 28-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 27-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 26-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 25-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 24-11 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 82 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 23-12 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 73 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 22-13 teams have made the playoffs 93.6% of the time ( 88 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 21-14 teams have made the playoffs 90.5% of the time ( 76 out of 84) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1976 Los Angeles Lakers 40-42 20-15 teams have made the playoffs 83.8% of the time ( 83 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2013 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 19-16 teams have made the playoffs 79.4% of the time ( 77 out of 97) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 18-17 teams have made the playoffs 65.2% of the time ( 73 out of 112) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 17-18 teams have made the playoffs 55.2% of the time ( 53 out of 96) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 16-19 teams have made the playoffs 57.6% of the time ( 57 out of 99) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 15-20 teams have made the playoffs 45.2% of the time ( 47 out of 104) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 14-21 teams have made the playoffs 29.3% of the time ( 27 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 13-22 teams have made the playoffs 15.4% of the time ( 12 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1983 New York Knickerbockers 44-38 W BRK 2-0 L PHI 0-4 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 1972 Baltimore Bullets 38-44 L NY 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 12-23 teams have made the playoffs 10.1% of the time ( 8 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 11-24 teams have made the playoffs 6.0% of the time ( 4 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 10-25 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 2 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 9-26 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 45) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 8-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 7-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 6-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2002 Chicago Bulls 21-61 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 2000 Golden State Warriors 19-63 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 5-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 4-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 3-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 2-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 36 GAMES: 34-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 33-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 32-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 31-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 30-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 29-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 28-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 27-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 26-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 49 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 25-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 74 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 24-12 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 70 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 23-13 teams have made the playoffs 96.5% of the time ( 82 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 22-14 teams have made the playoffs 92.8% of the time ( 77 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 21-15 teams have made the playoffs 88.2% of the time ( 75 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1995 Sacramento Kings 39-43 20-16 teams have made the playoffs 80.2% of the time ( 85 out of 106) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 19-17 teams have made the playoffs 77.1% of the time ( 74 out of 96) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 18-18 teams have made the playoffs 55.1% of the time ( 59 out of 107) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 17-19 teams have made the playoffs 56.0% of the time ( 51 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 16-20 teams have made the playoffs 54.0% of the time ( 54 out of 100) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 15-21 teams have made the playoffs 39.8% of the time ( 43 out of 108) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 14-22 teams have made the playoffs 20.8% of the time ( 15 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 13-23 teams have made the playoffs 12.8% of the time ( 10 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1983 New York Knickerbockers 44-38 W BRK 2-0 L PHI 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 12-24 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 6 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 11-25 teams have made the playoffs 5.0% of the time ( 3 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 10-26 teams have made the playoffs 1.6% of the time ( 1 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 9-27 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2012 New Orleans Hornets 21-45 8-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 7-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 6-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 2000 Golden State Warriors 19-63 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1998 Dallas Mavericks 20-62 1983 Cleveland Cavaliers 23-59 5-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 4-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 3-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 2-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67
RECORDS THROUGH 37 GAMES: 35-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 34-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 33-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 32-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 31-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 30-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1995 Orlando Magic 57-25 W BOS 3-1 W CHI 4-2 W IND 4-3 L HOU 0-4 29-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 28-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 27-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 26-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 25-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 74 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 24-13 teams have made the playoffs 97.5% of the time ( 78 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 23-14 teams have made the playoffs 95.1% of the time ( 78 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 22-15 teams have made the playoffs 92.7% of the time ( 76 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1995 Sacramento Kings 39-43 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 21-16 teams have made the playoffs 81.1% of the time ( 86 out of 106) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 20-17 teams have made the playoffs 79.5% of the time ( 70 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 19-18 teams have made the playoffs 65.3% of the time ( 66 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 18-19 teams have made the playoffs 54.7% of the time ( 52 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 17-20 teams have made the playoffs 58.2% of the time ( 57 out of 98) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 16-21 teams have made the playoffs 44.3% of the time ( 39 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 15-22 teams have made the playoffs 29.6% of the time ( 29 out of 98) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 14-23 teams have made the playoffs 18.6% of the time ( 13 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 13-24 teams have made the playoffs 15.6% of the time ( 12 out of 77) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 12-25 teams have made the playoffs 1.3% of the time ( 1 out of 77) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 11-26 teams have made the playoffs 6.5% of the time ( 3 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 10-27 teams have made the playoffs 1.8% of the time ( 1 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 9-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 8-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 7-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 6-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 1998 Dallas Mavericks 20-62 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 5-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 4-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 3-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 2-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 38 GAMES: 36-2 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 35-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 34-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 33-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 32-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 31-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 30-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 29-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 28-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 27-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 54 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 26-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 71 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 25-13 teams have made the playoffs 97.6% of the time ( 83 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 24-14 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 63 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 23-15 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time ( 82 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 22-16 teams have made the playoffs 86.6% of the time ( 84 out of 97) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 21-17 teams have made the playoffs 85.2% of the time ( 75 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 20-18 teams have made the playoffs 71.7% of the time ( 66 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 2013 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 19-19 teams have made the playoffs 58.1% of the time ( 61 out of 105) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 18-20 teams have made the playoffs 58.5% of the time ( 55 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 17-21 teams have made the playoffs 41.4% of the time ( 36 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 16-22 teams have made the playoffs 42.5% of the time ( 37 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 15-23 teams have made the playoffs 24.2% of the time ( 22 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 14-24 teams have made the playoffs 13.8% of the time ( 8 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 13-25 teams have made the playoffs 12.5% of the time ( 10 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 12-26 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 2 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 11-27 teams have made the playoffs 7.5% of the time ( 3 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 10-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 50) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 9-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 8-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 31) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 7-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2001 Washington Wizards 19-63 6-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 5-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 4-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 3-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 2-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 39 GAMES: 36-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 34-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 33-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 32-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1995 Orlando Magic 57-25 W BOS 3-1 W CHI 4-2 W IND 4-3 L HOU 0-4 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 31-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 30-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 29-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 28-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 27-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 61 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 26-13 teams have made the playoffs 97.6% of the time ( 83 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 25-14 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 70 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 24-15 teams have made the playoffs 95.3% of the time ( 61 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 23-16 teams have made the playoffs 90.2% of the time ( 83 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 2001 Denver Nuggets 40-42 22-17 teams have made the playoffs 85.1% of the time ( 80 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 21-18 teams have made the playoffs 74.7% of the time ( 62 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 20-19 teams have made the playoffs 74.8% of the time ( 77 out of 103) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 19-20 teams have made the playoffs 54.5% of the time ( 55 out of 101) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 18-21 teams have made the playoffs 48.9% of the time ( 45 out of 92) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 17-22 teams have made the playoffs 42.3% of the time ( 33 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 16-23 teams have made the playoffs 31.1% of the time ( 28 out of 90) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 15-24 teams have made the playoffs 25.3% of the time ( 19 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 14-25 teams have made the playoffs 11.7% of the time ( 7 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1983 New York Knickerbockers 44-38 W BRK 2-0 L PHI 0-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 13-26 teams have made the playoffs 6.8% of the time ( 6 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 1956 St. Louis Hawks 33-39 W LAL 2-1 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 12-27 teams have made the playoffs 3.8% of the time ( 2 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 11-28 teams have made the playoffs 4.8% of the time ( 2 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2009 Golden State Warriors 29-53 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 10-29 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 9-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 8-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 7-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2001 Washington Wizards 19-63 6-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 5-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 4-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 3-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 2-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 40 GAMES: 37-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 35-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 34-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 33-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 32-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 31-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 30-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 29-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 28-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 27-13 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 68 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 26-14 teams have made the playoffs 97.8% of the time ( 91 out of 93) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 25-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 24-16 teams have made the playoffs 93.1% of the time ( 81 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2001 Denver Nuggets 40-42 23-17 teams have made the playoffs 89.7% of the time ( 78 out of 87) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 22-18 teams have made the playoffs 77.9% of the time ( 67 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 21-19 teams have made the playoffs 77.1% of the time ( 74 out of 96) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 20-20 teams have made the playoffs 64.1% of the time ( 66 out of 103) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 19-21 teams have made the playoffs 51.0% of the time ( 52 out of 102) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 18-22 teams have made the playoffs 40.5% of the time ( 30 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 17-23 teams have made the playoffs 41.1% of the time ( 37 out of 90) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 16-24 teams have made the playoffs 21.0% of the time ( 17 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 15-25 teams have made the playoffs 23.3% of the time ( 14 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 14-26 teams have made the playoffs 11.5% of the time ( 9 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1983 New York Knickerbockers 44-38 W BRK 2-0 L PHI 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 13-27 teams have made the playoffs 4.6% of the time ( 3 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 12-28 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 46) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 11-29 teams have made the playoffs 4.9% of the time ( 2 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 10-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 37) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 9-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 8-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 7-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 6-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 5-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 4-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 3-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 2-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 41 GAMES: 38-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 37-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 36-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 35-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 34-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1985 Philadelphia 76ers 58-24 W WSH 3-1 W MIL 4-0 L BOS 1-4 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 33-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 32-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 31-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 30-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 29-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 48 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 28-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 63 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 27-14 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 82 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 26-15 teams have made the playoffs 97.1% of the time ( 67 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 25-16 teams have made the playoffs 96.0% of the time ( 72 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 24-17 teams have made the playoffs 90.4% of the time ( 75 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2001 Denver Nuggets 40-42 1995 Sacramento Kings 39-43 23-18 teams have made the playoffs 85.4% of the time ( 70 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2016 Miami Heat 48-34 W CHA 4-3 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 22-19 teams have made the playoffs 76.1% of the time ( 67 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 21-20 teams have made the playoffs 70.5% of the time ( 62 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 20-21 teams have made the playoffs 58.8% of the time ( 67 out of 114) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 19-22 teams have made the playoffs 50.6% of the time ( 43 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 18-23 teams have made the playoffs 39.7% of the time ( 29 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 17-24 teams have made the playoffs 33.0% of the time ( 30 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 16-25 teams have made the playoffs 19.7% of the time ( 13 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1968 New York Knickerbockers 43-39 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 15-26 teams have made the playoffs 21.4% of the time ( 15 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 14-27 teams have made the playoffs 5.2% of the time ( 4 out of 77) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 13-28 teams have made the playoffs 2.1% of the time ( 1 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 12-29 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 2 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 11-30 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 40) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 10-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 34) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 9-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 8-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 7-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2001 Washington Wizards 19-63 6-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 1950 Denver Nuggets 11-51 5-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 4-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 3-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 2-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 42 GAMES: 39-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 38-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 37-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 36-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 35-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 34-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 33-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 32-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 31-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 30-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 29-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 66 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 28-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 68 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 27-15 teams have made the playoffs 97.4% of the time ( 76 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 26-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 69 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 25-17 teams have made the playoffs 90.8% of the time ( 59 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2001 Denver Nuggets 40-42 24-18 teams have made the playoffs 87.6% of the time ( 85 out of 97) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 23-19 teams have made the playoffs 79.5% of the time ( 66 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 22-20 teams have made the playoffs 79.1% of the time ( 68 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 21-21 teams have made the playoffs 60.6% of the time ( 63 out of 104) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 20-22 teams have made the playoffs 51.7% of the time ( 46 out of 89) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 19-23 teams have made the playoffs 42.9% of the time ( 33 out of 77) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 Miami Heat 44-38 L CHI 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 18-24 teams have made the playoffs 44.0% of the time ( 37 out of 84) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 17-25 teams have made the playoffs 25.3% of the time ( 19 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 16-26 teams have made the playoffs 20.3% of the time ( 13 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 15-27 teams have made the playoffs 12.5% of the time ( 9 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 14-28 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 3 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 13-29 teams have made the playoffs 2.2% of the time ( 1 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 12-30 teams have made the playoffs 4.4% of the time ( 2 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 11-31 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 35) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 10-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 9-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 8-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 7-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 1999 Vancouver Grizzlies 8-42 1999 Los Angeles Clippers 9-41 6-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 5-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 3-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 43 GAMES: 40-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 39-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 38-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 37-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 36-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 35-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 34-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 33-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 32-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 31-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 30-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 29-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 68 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 28-15 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 73 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 27-16 teams have made the playoffs 97.1% of the time ( 67 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 26-17 teams have made the playoffs 96.5% of the time ( 55 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 25-18 teams have made the playoffs 87.2% of the time ( 82 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 24-19 teams have made the playoffs 83.0% of the time ( 73 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2005 Orlando Magic 36-46 2005 Los Angeles Lakers 34-48 23-20 teams have made the playoffs 84.0% of the time ( 68 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 22-21 teams have made the playoffs 66.3% of the time ( 63 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 21-22 teams have made the playoffs 56.2% of the time ( 50 out of 89) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 20-23 teams have made the playoffs 46.5% of the time ( 40 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Boston Celtics 41-40 L NY 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 19-24 teams have made the playoffs 47.3% of the time ( 35 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 18-25 teams have made the playoffs 32.6% of the time ( 28 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 17-26 teams have made the playoffs 29.5% of the time ( 18 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1984 Kansas City Kings 38-44 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 16-27 teams have made the playoffs 9.9% of the time ( 7 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 15-28 teams have made the playoffs 13.6% of the time ( 9 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 14-29 teams have made the playoffs 1.8% of the time ( 1 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 13-30 teams have made the playoffs 3.8% of the time ( 2 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 12-31 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 11-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 10-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 9-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 8-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 7-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 6-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1950 Denver Nuggets 11-51 1948 Providence Steam Rollers 6-42 5-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 3-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69
RECORDS THROUGH 44 GAMES: 41-3 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 40-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 39-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 38-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 37-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 36-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 35-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 34-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 33-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 32-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 31-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 51 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 30-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 57 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 29-15 teams have made the playoffs 98.5% of the time ( 65 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 28-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 73 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 27-17 teams have made the playoffs 96.5% of the time ( 55 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 26-18 teams have made the playoffs 89.9% of the time ( 80 out of 89) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 25-19 teams have made the playoffs 88.2% of the time ( 75 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1995 Sacramento Kings 39-43 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 24-20 teams have made the playoffs 81.5% of the time ( 66 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 23-21 teams have made the playoffs 75.6% of the time ( 59 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 22-22 teams have made the playoffs 60.2% of the time ( 62 out of 103) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 21-23 teams have made the playoffs 55.1% of the time ( 43 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 20-24 teams have made the playoffs 43.4% of the time ( 36 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 19-25 teams have made the playoffs 44.3% of the time ( 35 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 18-26 teams have made the playoffs 26.7% of the time ( 20 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 17-27 teams have made the playoffs 16.1% of the time ( 10 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1984 Kansas City Kings 38-44 L LAL 0-3 1983 New York Knickerbockers 44-38 W BRK 2-0 L PHI 0-4 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 16-28 teams have made the playoffs 18.9% of the time ( 14 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 15-29 teams have made the playoffs 1.9% of the time ( 1 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 14-30 teams have made the playoffs 1.9% of the time ( 1 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 13-31 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 2 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 12-32 teams have made the playoffs 3.0% of the time ( 1 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 11-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 10-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 9-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 8-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 7-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 6-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1950 Denver Nuggets 11-51 1948 Providence Steam Rollers 6-42 5-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 45 GAMES: 41-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 40-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 39-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 38-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 37-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 36-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 35-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 34-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 33-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 32-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 31-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 59 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 30-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 55 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 29-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.8% of the time ( 79 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 28-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 27-18 teams have made the playoffs 93.4% of the time ( 71 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 26-19 teams have made the playoffs 86.4% of the time ( 70 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 25-20 teams have made the playoffs 86.4% of the time ( 76 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Orlando Magic 36-46 24-21 teams have made the playoffs 81.1% of the time ( 60 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 23-22 teams have made the playoffs 70.3% of the time ( 64 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 22-23 teams have made the playoffs 54.8% of the time ( 51 out of 93) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 21-24 teams have made the playoffs 46.6% of the time ( 34 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 20-25 teams have made the playoffs 46.2% of the time ( 42 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 19-26 teams have made the playoffs 27.0% of the time ( 20 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 18-27 teams have made the playoffs 30.8% of the time ( 20 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 17-28 teams have made the playoffs 18.0% of the time ( 11 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 16-29 teams have made the playoffs 7.5% of the time ( 5 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 15-30 teams have made the playoffs 2.2% of the time ( 1 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 14-31 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 2 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 13-32 teams have made the playoffs 2.3% of the time ( 1 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 12-33 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 11-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 10-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 9-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 8-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 7-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 6-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1950 Denver Nuggets 11-51 1948 Providence Steam Rollers 6-42 5-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 46 GAMES: 42-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 41-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 40-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 39-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 38-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 37-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 36-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 35-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 34-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 33-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 32-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 59 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 31-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 54 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 30-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.6% of the time ( 68 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 29-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 28-18 teams have made the playoffs 97.0% of the time ( 65 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 27-19 teams have made the playoffs 87.3% of the time ( 62 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 26-20 teams have made the playoffs 88.9% of the time ( 80 out of 90) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 25-21 teams have made the playoffs 81.2% of the time ( 65 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 24-22 teams have made the playoffs 78.2% of the time ( 61 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 23-23 teams have made the playoffs 64.8% of the time ( 59 out of 91) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 22-24 teams have made the playoffs 53.3% of the time ( 48 out of 90) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 21-25 teams have made the playoffs 37.7% of the time ( 26 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 20-26 teams have made the playoffs 38.3% of the time ( 31 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 19-27 teams have made the playoffs 37.5% of the time ( 27 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 18-28 teams have made the playoffs 18.3% of the time ( 11 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 17-29 teams have made the playoffs 11.4% of the time ( 8 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1959 Minneapolis Lakers 33-39 W DET 2-1 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 16-30 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 3 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 15-31 teams have made the playoffs 2.0% of the time ( 1 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 14-32 teams have made the playoffs 5.1% of the time ( 3 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 13-33 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 12-34 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 1 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 11-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 10-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 9-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 8-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 7-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 6-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1948 Providence Steam Rollers 6-42 5-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 47 GAMES: 43-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 42-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 41-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 40-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 39-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 38-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 37-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 36-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 35-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 34-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 33-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 32-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 57 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 31-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 62 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 30-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 65 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 29-18 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 60 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 28-19 teams have made the playoffs 90.9% of the time ( 60 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 27-20 teams have made the playoffs 92.5% of the time ( 74 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 1995 Sacramento Kings 39-43 1982 Portland Trail Blazers 42-40 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 26-21 teams have made the playoffs 82.2% of the time ( 74 out of 90) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 25-22 teams have made the playoffs 79.1% of the time ( 53 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 24-23 teams have made the playoffs 73.3% of the time ( 63 out of 86) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 23-24 teams have made the playoffs 56.8% of the time ( 54 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 22-25 teams have made the playoffs 44.3% of the time ( 35 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 21-26 teams have made the playoffs 42.9% of the time ( 30 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 20-27 teams have made the playoffs 34.9% of the time ( 29 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 19-28 teams have made the playoffs 27.6% of the time ( 16 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1991 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L BOS 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 18-29 teams have made the playoffs 18.5% of the time ( 12 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 17-30 teams have made the playoffs 9.8% of the time ( 6 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 16-31 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 2 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 15-32 teams have made the playoffs 2.0% of the time ( 1 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 14-33 teams have made the playoffs 4.1% of the time ( 2 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 13-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 31) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 12-35 teams have made the playoffs 3.1% of the time ( 1 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 11-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 10-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 9-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 8-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 7-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 6-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1948 Providence Steam Rollers 6-42 5-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 48 GAMES: 44-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 43-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 42-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 41-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 40-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 39-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 38-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 37-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 36-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 1999 Utah Jazz 37-13 W SAC 3-2 L POR 2-4 1997 Miami Heat 61-21 W ORL 3-2 W NY 4-3 L CHI 1-4 35-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 34-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 48 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 33-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 32-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 63 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 31-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 64 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 30-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 65 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 29-19 teams have made the playoffs 93.4% of the time ( 57 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 28-20 teams have made the playoffs 90.5% of the time ( 67 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 27-21 teams have made the playoffs 92.4% of the time ( 73 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Denver Nuggets 40-42 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 26-22 teams have made the playoffs 75.6% of the time ( 59 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 25-23 teams have made the playoffs 80.3% of the time ( 61 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2013 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 24-24 teams have made the playoffs 63.2% of the time ( 60 out of 95) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 23-25 teams have made the playoffs 51.3% of the time ( 40 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2012 New York Knickerbockers 36-30 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 22-26 teams have made the playoffs 45.3% of the time ( 34 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 21-27 teams have made the playoffs 41.2% of the time ( 33 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 20-28 teams have made the playoffs 28.3% of the time ( 17 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 19-29 teams have made the playoffs 15.9% of the time ( 10 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 18-30 teams have made the playoffs 18.5% of the time ( 12 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 17-31 teams have made the playoffs 8.6% of the time ( 5 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 16-32 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 43) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 15-33 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 2 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 14-34 teams have made the playoffs 2.6% of the time ( 1 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 13-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 12-36 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 1 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2012 New Orleans Hornets 21-45 11-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 10-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 9-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 8-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1999 Vancouver Grizzlies 8-42 1998 Golden State Warriors 19-63 7-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 6-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1948 Providence Steam Rollers 6-42 5-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 49 GAMES: 45-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 44-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 43-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 42-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 41-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 40-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 39-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 38-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 37-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 36-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 35-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 34-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 51 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 33-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.1% of the time ( 53 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 32-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 31-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 65 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 30-19 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 62 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 29-20 teams have made the playoffs 92.3% of the time ( 60 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 28-21 teams have made the playoffs 88.5% of the time ( 69 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1995 Sacramento Kings 39-43 27-22 teams have made the playoffs 82.9% of the time ( 58 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 2001 Denver Nuggets 40-42 26-23 teams have made the playoffs 81.2% of the time ( 65 out of 80) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 25-24 teams have made the playoffs 75.6% of the time ( 59 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 24-25 teams have made the playoffs 52.7% of the time ( 49 out of 93) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 23-26 teams have made the playoffs 55.4% of the time ( 41 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 22-27 teams have made the playoffs 36.1% of the time ( 26 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2006 Sacramento Kings 44-38 L SA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 21-28 teams have made the playoffs 39.4% of the time ( 26 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 20-29 teams have made the playoffs 23.8% of the time ( 15 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 19-30 teams have made the playoffs 18.1% of the time ( 13 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 18-31 teams have made the playoffs 9.4% of the time ( 5 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Los Angeles Lakers 36-45 L GS 0-3 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-32 teams have made the playoffs 5.8% of the time ( 3 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 16-33 teams have made the playoffs 4.4% of the time ( 2 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 15-34 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 49) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 14-35 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 13-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 12-37 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2012 New Orleans Hornets 21-45 11-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 10-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 9-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 8-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 1999 Vancouver Grizzlies 8-42 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 6-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 5-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 4-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 50 GAMES: 46-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 45-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 44-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 43-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 42-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 41-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 40-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1985 Philadelphia 76ers 58-24 W WSH 3-1 W MIL 4-0 L BOS 1-4 1947 Washington Capitols 49-11 L CS 2-4 39-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 38-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 37-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 36-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 35-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 34-16 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 56 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 33-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 54 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2015 Dallas Mavericks 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 32-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 71 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 31-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 49 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 30-20 teams have made the playoffs 94.9% of the time ( 74 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 29-21 teams have made the playoffs 92.8% of the time ( 64 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 28-22 teams have made the playoffs 82.4% of the time ( 56 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 27-23 teams have made the playoffs 84.2% of the time ( 64 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2006 New Orl/OK City Hornets 38-44 26-24 teams have made the playoffs 75.3% of the time ( 58 out of 77) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 25-25 teams have made the playoffs 65.5% of the time ( 55 out of 84) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 24-26 teams have made the playoffs 50.7% of the time ( 38 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 23-27 teams have made the playoffs 47.2% of the time ( 34 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 22-28 teams have made the playoffs 42.3% of the time ( 33 out of 78) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 21-29 teams have made the playoffs 25.5% of the time ( 13 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 20-30 teams have made the playoffs 22.7% of the time ( 15 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 19-31 teams have made the playoffs 15.4% of the time ( 10 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1967 Los Angeles Lakers 36-45 L GS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 18-32 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 5 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-33 teams have made the playoffs 2.4% of the time ( 1 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 16-34 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 2 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 15-35 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 40) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 14-36 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 13-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 12-38 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 1 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 11-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 10-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 9-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 8-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1999 Vancouver Grizzlies 8-42 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 6-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 5-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 51 GAMES: 47-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 46-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 45-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 44-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 43-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 42-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 41-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 40-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 39-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 38-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 37-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 35 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 36-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 35-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 45 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 34-17 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 56 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 33-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 60 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 32-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 31-20 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 62 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 30-21 teams have made the playoffs 94.7% of the time ( 72 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 29-22 teams have made the playoffs 92.1% of the time ( 58 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 28-23 teams have made the playoffs 79.7% of the time ( 55 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 27-24 teams have made the playoffs 78.9% of the time ( 60 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 26-25 teams have made the playoffs 70.8% of the time ( 51 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 25-26 teams have made the playoffs 58.1% of the time ( 43 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 24-27 teams have made the playoffs 52.4% of the time ( 43 out of 82) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 2010 Milwaukee Bucks 46-36 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 23-28 teams have made the playoffs 47.1% of the time ( 33 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 22-29 teams have made the playoffs 31.3% of the time ( 21 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 21-30 teams have made the playoffs 26.4% of the time ( 14 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 2010 Los Angeles Clippers 29-53 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 20-31 teams have made the playoffs 17.1% of the time ( 12 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1984 Denver Nuggets 38-44 L UTH 2-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 19-32 teams have made the playoffs 12.7% of the time ( 7 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 18-33 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 2 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-34 teams have made the playoffs 4.8% of the time ( 2 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 16-35 teams have made the playoffs 2.4% of the time ( 1 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 15-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 43) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 14-37 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 13-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 12-39 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 1 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 11-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 10-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 9-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 8-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1975 New Orleans Jazz 23-59 6-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 5-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 52 GAMES: 48-4 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 47-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 46-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 45-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 44-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 43-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1981 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-0 W PHI 4-3 W HOU 4-2 42-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 41-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 40-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 39-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 38-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 37-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 36-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 35-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 52 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 34-18 teams have made the playoffs 98.1% of the time ( 51 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 33-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 53 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 32-20 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 62 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 31-21 teams have made the playoffs 95.7% of the time ( 67 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 30-22 teams have made the playoffs 93.4% of the time ( 57 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 29-23 teams have made the playoffs 85.5% of the time ( 59 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2006 New Orl/OK City Hornets 38-44 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 28-24 teams have made the playoffs 82.2% of the time ( 60 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2007 Indiana Pacers 35-47 27-25 teams have made the playoffs 75.3% of the time ( 64 out of 85) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 26-26 teams have made the playoffs 59.3% of the time ( 35 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 25-27 teams have made the playoffs 55.4% of the time ( 41 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 24-28 teams have made the playoffs 54.2% of the time ( 45 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 23-29 teams have made the playoffs 35.5% of the time ( 22 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 22-30 teams have made the playoffs 29.0% of the time ( 18 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 21-31 teams have made the playoffs 25.9% of the time ( 15 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 20-32 teams have made the playoffs 10.6% of the time ( 7 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1984 Denver Nuggets 38-44 L UTH 2-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 19-33 teams have made the playoffs 7.4% of the time ( 4 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 18-34 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 2 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-35 teams have made the playoffs 6.5% of the time ( 3 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 16-36 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 15-37 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 14-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 13-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 12-40 teams have made the playoffs 5.0% of the time ( 1 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 11-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 10-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1998 Dallas Mavericks 20-62 9-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 8-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 6-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 5-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 53 GAMES: 48-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 47-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 46-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 45-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 44-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 43-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 42-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 41-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 40-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 39-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 38-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2005 Seattle SuperSonics 52-30 W SAC 4-1 L SA 2-4 37-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 46 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 36-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 51 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 35-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 46 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 34-19 teams have made the playoffs 98.1% of the time ( 53 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 33-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 56 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 32-21 teams have made the playoffs 95.5% of the time ( 64 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 31-22 teams have made the playoffs 93.7% of the time ( 59 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 30-23 teams have made the playoffs 94.0% of the time ( 63 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 29-24 teams have made the playoffs 85.9% of the time ( 55 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2007 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2006 New Orl/OK City Hornets 38-44 28-25 teams have made the playoffs 73.9% of the time ( 65 out of 88) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 27-26 teams have made the playoffs 70.0% of the time ( 49 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 26-27 teams have made the playoffs 59.3% of the time ( 32 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 25-28 teams have made the playoffs 48.3% of the time ( 43 out of 89) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 24-29 teams have made the playoffs 55.1% of the time ( 38 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2006 Sacramento Kings 44-38 L SA 2-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 23-30 teams have made the playoffs 34.0% of the time ( 18 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 22-31 teams have made the playoffs 23.5% of the time ( 16 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1991 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 21-32 teams have made the playoffs 19.0% of the time ( 11 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1984 Denver Nuggets 38-44 L UTH 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 20-33 teams have made the playoffs 10.2% of the time ( 6 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 19-34 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 2 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 18-35 teams have made the playoffs 2.4% of the time ( 1 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 17-36 teams have made the playoffs 7.3% of the time ( 3 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 16-37 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 37) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 15-38 teams have made the playoffs 3.1% of the time ( 1 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 14-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 13-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 12-41 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 1 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 11-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 10-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 9-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 8-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 5-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 54 GAMES: 49-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 48-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 47-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 46-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 45-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 44-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 43-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 42-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 41-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 40-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 39-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 38-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 37-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 36-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 49 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 35-19 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 47 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 34-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 55 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 33-21 teams have made the playoffs 95.2% of the time ( 60 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 32-22 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 59 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 31-23 teams have made the playoffs 93.3% of the time ( 70 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 30-24 teams have made the playoffs 89.7% of the time ( 52 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 29-25 teams have made the playoffs 83.5% of the time ( 66 out of 79) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 28-26 teams have made the playoffs 68.1% of the time ( 47 out of 69) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 27-27 teams have made the playoffs 64.3% of the time ( 45 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 26-28 teams have made the playoffs 50.9% of the time ( 29 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 25-29 teams have made the playoffs 51.1% of the time ( 48 out of 94) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 24-30 teams have made the playoffs 46.3% of the time ( 25 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 23-31 teams have made the playoffs 30.6% of the time ( 19 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 22-32 teams have made the playoffs 25.0% of the time ( 16 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 21-33 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 5 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 20-34 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 3 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 19-35 teams have made the playoffs 4.0% of the time ( 2 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 18-36 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 2 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 17-37 teams have made the playoffs 5.7% of the time ( 2 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 16-38 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 31) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2008 New York Knickerbockers 23-59 15-39 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 14-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 13-41 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 1 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 12-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 11-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 10-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 9-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1995 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 8-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 5-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 55 GAMES: 50-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 49-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 48-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 47-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 46-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 45-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 44-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2000 Portland Trail Blazers 59-23 W MIN 3-1 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 3-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 43-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 42-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 41-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 40-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 39-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 38-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 37-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 51 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 36-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 35-20 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 50 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 34-21 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 60 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 33-22 teams have made the playoffs 96.5% of the time ( 55 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 32-23 teams have made the playoffs 95.3% of the time ( 61 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 31-24 teams have made the playoffs 90.5% of the time ( 67 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 30-25 teams have made the playoffs 90.6% of the time ( 48 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2006 New Orl/OK City Hornets 38-44 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 29-26 teams have made the playoffs 77.1% of the time ( 64 out of 83) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 28-27 teams have made the playoffs 59.7% of the time ( 37 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 27-28 teams have made the playoffs 63.6% of the time ( 42 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 26-29 teams have made the playoffs 52.8% of the time ( 38 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 25-30 teams have made the playoffs 48.6% of the time ( 36 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 24-31 teams have made the playoffs 34.9% of the time ( 22 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 1992 Indiana Pacers 40-42 L BOS 0-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 23-32 teams have made the playoffs 32.8% of the time ( 20 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 22-33 teams have made the playoffs 14.3% of the time ( 9 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 21-34 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 2 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 20-35 teams have made the playoffs 8.7% of the time ( 4 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 19-36 teams have made the playoffs 2.0% of the time ( 1 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 18-37 teams have made the playoffs 4.4% of the time ( 2 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-38 teams have made the playoffs 3.1% of the time ( 1 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 16-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 15-40 teams have made the playoffs 3.1% of the time ( 1 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 14-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 13-42 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 1 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 12-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 11-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 10-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 9-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 7-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 5-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 56 GAMES: 51-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 50-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 49-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 48-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 47-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 46-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 45-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 2000 Portland Trail Blazers 59-23 W MIN 3-1 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 3-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 44-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 43-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 42-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 41-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 40-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 39-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 38-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 37-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 49 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 36-20 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 48 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 35-21 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 57 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 34-22 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 58 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 33-23 teams have made the playoffs 94.6% of the time ( 53 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 32-24 teams have made the playoffs 93.8% of the time ( 60 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 31-25 teams have made the playoffs 87.7% of the time ( 64 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 30-26 teams have made the playoffs 85.1% of the time ( 57 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 29-27 teams have made the playoffs 70.6% of the time ( 48 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 28-28 teams have made the playoffs 61.7% of the time ( 37 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 27-29 teams have made the playoffs 58.3% of the time ( 42 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 26-30 teams have made the playoffs 52.9% of the time ( 36 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 25-31 teams have made the playoffs 36.9% of the time ( 24 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 24-32 teams have made the playoffs 40.8% of the time ( 29 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 23-33 teams have made the playoffs 19.6% of the time ( 10 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 22-34 teams have made the playoffs 6.7% of the time ( 4 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1984 Denver Nuggets 38-44 L UTH 2-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 21-35 teams have made the playoffs 7.3% of the time ( 3 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 20-36 teams have made the playoffs 6.5% of the time ( 3 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 19-37 teams have made the playoffs 3.8% of the time ( 2 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 18-38 teams have made the playoffs 5.3% of the time ( 2 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-39 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 16-40 teams have made the playoffs 3.8% of the time ( 1 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 2005 Golden State Warriors 34-48 2004 Chicago Bulls 23-59 15-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 35) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 14-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 13-43 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 1 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 12-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 11-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 10-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 9-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 5-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 57 GAMES: 52-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 51-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 50-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 49-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 48-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 47-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 46-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 45-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 44-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 43-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 42-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 41-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 40-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 39-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 38-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 37-20 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 46 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 36-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 50 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 35-22 teams have made the playoffs 96.7% of the time ( 58 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 34-23 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 59 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 33-24 teams have made the playoffs 94.3% of the time ( 50 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 32-25 teams have made the playoffs 92.6% of the time ( 75 out of 81) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 31-26 teams have made the playoffs 87.9% of the time ( 58 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 30-27 teams have made the playoffs 74.6% of the time ( 44 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 29-28 teams have made the playoffs 67.6% of the time ( 50 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 28-29 teams have made the playoffs 58.8% of the time ( 40 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 27-30 teams have made the playoffs 57.9% of the time ( 33 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2008 Washington Wizards 43-39 L CLE 2-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 26-31 teams have made the playoffs 43.5% of the time ( 27 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 25-32 teams have made the playoffs 41.3% of the time ( 31 out of 75) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 24-33 teams have made the playoffs 29.8% of the time ( 17 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 23-34 teams have made the playoffs 10.3% of the time ( 6 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1984 Denver Nuggets 38-44 L UTH 2-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 22-35 teams have made the playoffs 5.7% of the time ( 3 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 21-36 teams have made the playoffs 7.5% of the time ( 3 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 20-37 teams have made the playoffs 7.5% of the time ( 3 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 19-38 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 2 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 18-39 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2011 New Jersey Nets 24-58 16-41 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 15-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 14-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2008 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 13-44 teams have made the playoffs 4.8% of the time ( 1 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 12-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 11-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 10-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 9-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 5-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 58 GAMES: 53-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 52-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 51-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 50-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 49-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 48-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 47-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1970 New York Knickerbockers 60-22 W WSH 4-3 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-3 46-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 45-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 44-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 43-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 42-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 41-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 40-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 39-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 38-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 37-21 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 47 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 36-22 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 58 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 35-23 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 56 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 34-24 teams have made the playoffs 94.9% of the time ( 56 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 33-25 teams have made the playoffs 93.4% of the time ( 57 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 32-26 teams have made the playoffs 93.4% of the time ( 71 out of 76) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 31-27 teams have made the playoffs 79.7% of the time ( 51 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 30-28 teams have made the playoffs 72.6% of the time ( 45 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 29-29 teams have made the playoffs 64.9% of the time ( 48 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 28-30 teams have made the playoffs 47.8% of the time ( 32 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 2008 Washington Wizards 43-39 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 27-31 teams have made the playoffs 57.7% of the time ( 30 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 1997 Washington Bullets 44-38 L CHI 0-3 1996 Miami Heat 42-40 L CHI 0-3 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 1993 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2013 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 26-32 teams have made the playoffs 45.9% of the time ( 34 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 25-33 teams have made the playoffs 31.6% of the time ( 18 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 24-34 teams have made the playoffs 19.2% of the time ( 10 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1984 Denver Nuggets 38-44 L UTH 2-3 1977 Chicago Bulls 44-38 L POR 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 23-35 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 5 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1958 Detroit Pistons 33-39 W SAC 2-0 L ATL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 22-36 teams have made the playoffs 6.5% of the time ( 3 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 21-37 teams have made the playoffs 8.7% of the time ( 4 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 20-38 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 2 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 19-39 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 2 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 18-40 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 16-42 teams have made the playoffs 3.8% of the time ( 1 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2012 New Orleans Hornets 21-45 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 15-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 14-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-45 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 1 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 12-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 11-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 10-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 9-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 6-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 5-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 59 GAMES: 54-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 53-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 52-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 51-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 50-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 49-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 48-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 47-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 46-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 45-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 44-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2004 Sacramento Kings 55-27 W DAL 4-1 L MIN 3-4 43-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 42-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 41-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 40-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 39-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 38-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 37-22 teams have made the playoffs 96.8% of the time ( 60 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 36-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 55 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 35-24 teams have made the playoffs 94.5% of the time ( 52 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 34-25 teams have made the playoffs 92.3% of the time ( 60 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 33-26 teams have made the playoffs 95.0% of the time ( 57 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 32-27 teams have made the playoffs 90.1% of the time ( 64 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 31-28 teams have made the playoffs 73.2% of the time ( 41 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 30-29 teams have made the playoffs 69.9% of the time ( 51 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 29-30 teams have made the playoffs 54.4% of the time ( 37 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 28-31 teams have made the playoffs 49.2% of the time ( 30 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2006 Sacramento Kings 44-38 L SA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 27-32 teams have made the playoffs 52.8% of the time ( 28 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2008 Sacramento Kings 38-44 2007 Sacramento Kings 33-49 26-33 teams have made the playoffs 44.1% of the time ( 30 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 25-34 teams have made the playoffs 24.6% of the time ( 14 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1990 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 L PHI 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 24-35 teams have made the playoffs 16.3% of the time ( 8 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 23-36 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 3 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 22-37 teams have made the playoffs 12.0% of the time ( 6 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2012 Detroit Pistons 25-41 2012 Golden State Warriors 23-43 21-38 teams have made the playoffs 5.1% of the time ( 2 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 20-39 teams have made the playoffs 4.1% of the time ( 2 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 19-40 teams have made the playoffs 2.8% of the time ( 1 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 18-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 16-43 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 15-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 14-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 13-46 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 1 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 12-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 11-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 10-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 9-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 6-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 5-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 60 GAMES: 55-5 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 54-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 53-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 52-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 51-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 50-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 49-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1988 Los Angeles Lakers 62-20 W SA 3-0 W UTH 4-3 W DAL 4-3 W DET 4-3 48-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 47-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 46-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 45-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2004 Sacramento Kings 55-27 W DAL 4-1 L MIN 3-4 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 44-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 43-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 42-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 41-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 45 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 40-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 35 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 39-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 38-22 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 54 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 37-23 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 48 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 36-24 teams have made the playoffs 98.4% of the time ( 60 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 35-25 teams have made the playoffs 92.1% of the time ( 58 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 34-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.6% of the time ( 57 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 33-27 teams have made the playoffs 91.4% of the time ( 53 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 32-28 teams have made the playoffs 85.5% of the time ( 53 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 31-29 teams have made the playoffs 73.2% of the time ( 52 out of 71) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 30-30 teams have made the playoffs 62.5% of the time ( 40 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 29-31 teams have made the playoffs 48.6% of the time ( 35 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 28-32 teams have made the playoffs 50.0% of the time ( 26 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 1997 Washington Bullets 44-38 L CHI 0-3 1996 Miami Heat 42-40 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 27-33 teams have made the playoffs 48.5% of the time ( 32 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 26-34 teams have made the playoffs 35.7% of the time ( 20 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 25-35 teams have made the playoffs 17.0% of the time ( 9 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 24-36 teams have made the playoffs 17.4% of the time ( 8 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 23-37 teams have made the playoffs 8.3% of the time ( 4 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 22-38 teams have made the playoffs 10.4% of the time ( 5 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2012 New Jersey Nets 22-44 2012 Detroit Pistons 25-41 2012 Golden State Warriors 23-43 21-39 teams have made the playoffs 2.3% of the time ( 1 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 20-40 teams have made the playoffs 2.6% of the time ( 1 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 19-41 teams have made the playoffs 2.6% of the time ( 1 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 18-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-43 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 1 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2011 New Jersey Nets 24-58 16-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 15-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 14-46 teams have made the playoffs 5.3% of the time ( 1 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 13-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 12-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 11-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 10-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 9-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 6-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 5-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 61 GAMES: 55-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 54-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 53-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 52-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 50-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 49-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 48-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 47-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 46-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 45-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 44-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 43-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 42-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 46 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 41-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 40-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 39-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 46 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 38-23 teams have made the playoffs 96.1% of the time ( 49 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 37-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 58 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 36-25 teams have made the playoffs 92.4% of the time ( 61 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 35-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.1% of the time ( 49 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 34-27 teams have made the playoffs 91.7% of the time ( 55 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 33-28 teams have made the playoffs 93.0% of the time ( 53 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 32-29 teams have made the playoffs 77.0% of the time ( 47 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 31-30 teams have made the playoffs 71.2% of the time ( 52 out of 73) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 30-31 teams have made the playoffs 53.4% of the time ( 31 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 2010 Charlotte Bobcats 44-38 L ORL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 29-32 teams have made the playoffs 48.4% of the time ( 30 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2005 Philadelphia 76ers 43-39 L DET 1-4 2002 Toronto Raptors 42-40 L DET 2-3 2002 Charlotte Hornets 44-38 W ORL 3-1 L BRK 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 28-33 teams have made the playoffs 43.1% of the time ( 25 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 27-34 teams have made the playoffs 47.3% of the time ( 26 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 26-35 teams have made the playoffs 25.9% of the time ( 14 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 25-36 teams have made the playoffs 18.2% of the time ( 10 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 24-37 teams have made the playoffs 13.3% of the time ( 6 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 23-38 teams have made the playoffs 9.3% of the time ( 4 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Toronto Raptors 34-48 2013 Philadelphia 76ers 34-48 22-39 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 3 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 21-40 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 20-41 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 19-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 18-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 17-44 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 16-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 15-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 14-47 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 1 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 13-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 12-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 11-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 10-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 9-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 6-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 5-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 4-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 62 GAMES: 56-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 55-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 54-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 53-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 52-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 51-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 50-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 49-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 48-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 47-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 2000 Portland Trail Blazers 59-23 W MIN 3-1 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 3-4 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 46-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 45-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 44-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 43-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 42-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 41-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 2010 Denver Nuggets 53-29 L UTH 2-4 40-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 39-23 teams have made the playoffs 95.8% of the time ( 46 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2015 Chicago Bulls 50-32 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 38-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 52 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 37-25 teams have made the playoffs 95.6% of the time ( 65 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 36-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.4% of the time ( 53 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 35-27 teams have made the playoffs 94.4% of the time ( 51 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 34-28 teams have made the playoffs 87.7% of the time ( 50 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 33-29 teams have made the playoffs 94.8% of the time ( 55 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 32-30 teams have made the playoffs 71.2% of the time ( 47 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 31-31 teams have made the playoffs 63.5% of the time ( 47 out of 74) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 30-32 teams have made the playoffs 48.9% of the time ( 23 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2008 Washington Wizards 43-39 L CLE 2-4 2006 Milwaukee Bucks 40-42 L DET 1-4 2005 Philadelphia 76ers 43-39 L DET 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 29-33 teams have made the playoffs 48.4% of the time ( 31 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 28-34 teams have made the playoffs 43.6% of the time ( 24 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 27-35 teams have made the playoffs 41.7% of the time ( 25 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 26-36 teams have made the playoffs 14.9% of the time ( 7 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 25-37 teams have made the playoffs 14.6% of the time ( 7 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 24-38 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 4 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 23-39 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 5 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Philadelphia 76ers 34-48 22-40 teams have made the playoffs 3.0% of the time ( 1 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1950 Sheboygan Redskins 22-40 L IP 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 21-41 teams have made the playoffs 4.4% of the time ( 2 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 20-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 31) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 19-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 35) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 18-44 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 1 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2009 Minnesota Timberwolves 24-58 17-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 16-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 15-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 14-48 teams have made the playoffs 5.6% of the time ( 1 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 13-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 12-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 11-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 10-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 8-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 5-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 4-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 63 GAMES: 57-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 56-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 55-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 54-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 53-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 52-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 51-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 50-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 49-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 48-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 47-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 46-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 45-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 44-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 43-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 42-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 41-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 40-23 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 48 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2015 Dallas Mavericks 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 39-24 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 50 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 38-25 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 62 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 37-26 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 55 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 36-27 teams have made the playoffs 91.8% of the time ( 45 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 35-28 teams have made the playoffs 93.7% of the time ( 59 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 34-29 teams have made the playoffs 88.9% of the time ( 48 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 33-30 teams have made the playoffs 87.1% of the time ( 54 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 32-31 teams have made the playoffs 66.7% of the time ( 44 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 31-32 teams have made the playoffs 57.6% of the time ( 34 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 30-33 teams have made the playoffs 50.9% of the time ( 28 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2005 Philadelphia 76ers 43-39 L DET 1-4 2002 Charlotte Hornets 44-38 W ORL 3-1 L BRK 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 29-34 teams have made the playoffs 42.9% of the time ( 27 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 28-35 teams have made the playoffs 39.3% of the time ( 24 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 27-36 teams have made the playoffs 35.4% of the time ( 17 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 26-37 teams have made the playoffs 4.8% of the time ( 2 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 25-38 teams have made the playoffs 16.3% of the time ( 7 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 24-39 teams have made the playoffs 11.1% of the time ( 6 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 23-40 teams have made the playoffs 4.5% of the time ( 2 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 22-41 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 21-42 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 2 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 20-43 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 19-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 18-45 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 1 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2009 Minnesota Timberwolves 24-58 17-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 31) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 16-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 15-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 14-49 teams have made the playoffs 5.0% of the time ( 1 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 12-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 11-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 10-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 8-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 7-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 6-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 5-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 64 GAMES: 58-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 57-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 55-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 54-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 53-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 52-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1981 Philadelphia 76ers 62-20 W IND 2-0 W MIL 4-3 L BOS 3-4 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 51-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 50-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 49-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 2000 Portland Trail Blazers 59-23 W MIN 3-1 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 3-4 48-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 47-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 46-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 45-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 44-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 43-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 42-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 41-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 40-24 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 57 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 39-25 teams have made the playoffs 94.6% of the time ( 53 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 38-26 teams have made the playoffs 98.5% of the time ( 66 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 37-27 teams have made the playoffs 95.5% of the time ( 42 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 36-28 teams have made the playoffs 96.6% of the time ( 56 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 35-29 teams have made the playoffs 87.9% of the time ( 51 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 34-30 teams have made the playoffs 92.2% of the time ( 47 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 33-31 teams have made the playoffs 70.3% of the time ( 45 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 2012 Houston Rockets 34-32 32-32 teams have made the playoffs 71.4% of the time ( 45 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 31-33 teams have made the playoffs 49.1% of the time ( 28 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2005 Philadelphia 76ers 43-39 L DET 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 30-34 teams have made the playoffs 52.4% of the time ( 33 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 29-35 teams have made the playoffs 30.9% of the time ( 17 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 28-36 teams have made the playoffs 40.3% of the time ( 25 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2005 New Jersey Nets 42-40 L MIA 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 27-37 teams have made the playoffs 15.0% of the time ( 6 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 1967 Los Angeles Lakers 36-45 L GS 0-3 1966 St. Louis Hawks 36-44 W WSH 3-0 L LAL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 26-38 teams have made the playoffs 14.3% of the time ( 6 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 25-39 teams have made the playoffs 8.3% of the time ( 4 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 24-40 teams have made the playoffs 13.3% of the time ( 6 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1953 Indianapolis Olympians 28-43 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 23-41 teams have made the playoffs 2.3% of the time ( 1 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 22-42 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 21-43 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 2 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 20-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 19-45 teams have made the playoffs 3.2% of the time ( 1 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2020 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-45 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 18-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2012 Washington Wizards 20-46 17-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 16-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 15-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 14-50 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 13-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 12-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 11-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 10-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 9-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 8-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 6-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 65 GAMES: 59-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 58-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 56-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 55-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 54-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 53-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1978 Portland Trail Blazers 58-24 L OKC 2-4 52-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 51-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 50-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 49-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 48-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 47-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 46-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2012 Miami Heat 46-20 W NY 4-1 W IND 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W OKC 4-1 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 45-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 44-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 43-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 42-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 41-24 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 46 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 40-25 teams have made the playoffs 96.7% of the time ( 59 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 39-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.8% of the time ( 60 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 38-27 teams have made the playoffs 95.6% of the time ( 43 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 37-28 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 48 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 36-29 teams have made the playoffs 94.4% of the time ( 68 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 35-30 teams have made the playoffs 85.1% of the time ( 40 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 34-31 teams have made the playoffs 78.2% of the time ( 43 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 33-32 teams have made the playoffs 70.7% of the time ( 41 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 32-33 teams have made the playoffs 63.2% of the time ( 36 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2006 Milwaukee Bucks 40-42 L DET 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 31-34 teams have made the playoffs 51.4% of the time ( 36 out of 70) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 30-35 teams have made the playoffs 40.9% of the time ( 18 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 29-36 teams have made the playoffs 40.3% of the time ( 29 out of 72) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 28-37 teams have made the playoffs 21.7% of the time ( 10 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1976 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L DET 1-2 1972 Baltimore Bullets 38-44 L NY 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 27-38 teams have made the playoffs 18.9% of the time ( 7 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 26-39 teams have made the playoffs 8.1% of the time ( 3 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2014 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 25-40 teams have made the playoffs 11.8% of the time ( 6 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 24-41 teams have made the playoffs 6.4% of the time ( 3 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 23-42 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Charlotte Hornets 23-42 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 22-43 teams have made the playoffs 5.7% of the time ( 2 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Chicago Bulls 22-43 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 21-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 20-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 19-46 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 1 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-46 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 18-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 17-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 2002 Memphis Grizzlies 23-59 2002 Golden State Warriors 21-61 16-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 15-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2020 Golden State Warriors 15-50 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 14-51 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 12-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1990 Charlotte Hornets 19-63 11-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 10-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 9-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 8-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 6-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 66 GAMES: 60-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 59-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 57-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 56-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 55-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 54-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 53-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 52-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 51-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 50-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2012 Chicago Bulls 50-16 L PHI 2-4 2012 San Antonio Spurs 50-16 W UTH 4-0 W LAC 4-0 L OKC 2-4 49-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2004 Indiana Pacers 61-21 W BOS 4-0 W MIA 4-2 L DET 2-4 2004 Sacramento Kings 55-27 W DAL 4-1 L MIN 3-4 48-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 47-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2012 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-19 W DAL 4-0 W LAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 46-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 45-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 44-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 43-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2011 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-3 L DAL 1-4 2010 Atlanta Hawks 53-29 W MIL 4-3 L ORL 0-4 42-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 41-25 teams have made the playoffs 96.5% of the time ( 55 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 40-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 63 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 39-27 teams have made the playoffs 98.2% of the time ( 55 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2016 Boston Celtics 48-34 L ATL 2-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 38-28 teams have made the playoffs 92.7% of the time ( 38 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 37-29 teams have made the playoffs 95.5% of the time ( 63 out of 66) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 36-30 teams have made the playoffs 92.9% of the time ( 52 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 35-31 teams have made the playoffs 77.3% of the time ( 34 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 34-32 teams have made the playoffs 78.3% of the time ( 47 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 33-33 teams have made the playoffs 69.0% of the time ( 40 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2012 Phoenix Suns 33-33 32-34 teams have made the playoffs 55.2% of the time ( 32 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 31-35 teams have made the playoffs 43.1% of the time ( 25 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 30-36 teams have made the playoffs 46.0% of the time ( 29 out of 63) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 29-37 teams have made the playoffs 33.3% of the time ( 20 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 28-38 teams have made the playoffs 16.7% of the time ( 7 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 27-39 teams have made the playoffs 12.9% of the time ( 4 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 26-40 teams have made the playoffs 8.3% of the time ( 4 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 25-41 teams have made the playoffs 12.8% of the time ( 6 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2012 Detroit Pistons 25-41 24-42 teams have made the playoffs 2.6% of the time ( 1 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 23-43 teams have made the playoffs 8.8% of the time ( 3 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 22-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 21-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 39) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2020 New York Knickerbockers 21-45 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 20-46 teams have made the playoffs 3.0% of the time ( 1 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2020 Detroit Pistons 20-46 19-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2008 New York Knickerbockers 23-59 18-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 17-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 16-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 15-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 14-52 teams have made the playoffs 6.7% of the time ( 1 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 13-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 12-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 11-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 9-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 8-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2012 Charlotte Bobcats 7-59 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 67 GAMES: 61-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 60-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 58-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 57-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 56-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 55-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 54-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 53-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 52-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 51-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 50-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 49-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 48-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 47-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 46-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 45-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 44-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 43-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2010 Utah Jazz 53-29 W DEN 4-2 L LAL 0-4 2010 Boston Celtics 50-32 W MIA 4-1 W CLE 4-2 W ORL 4-2 L LAL 3-4 2010 Atlanta Hawks 53-29 W MIL 4-3 L ORL 0-4 42-25 teams have made the playoffs 98.1% of the time ( 53 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 41-26 teams have made the playoffs 95.0% of the time ( 57 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 40-27 teams have made the playoffs 98.0% of the time ( 49 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 39-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 38-29 teams have made the playoffs 93.1% of the time ( 54 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 37-30 teams have made the playoffs 92.3% of the time ( 48 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 36-31 teams have made the playoffs 87.2% of the time ( 41 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1977 Kansas City Kings 40-42 35-32 teams have made the playoffs 83.7% of the time ( 36 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 34-33 teams have made the playoffs 70.6% of the time ( 48 out of 68) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 33-34 teams have made the playoffs 65.2% of the time ( 30 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 32-35 teams have made the playoffs 43.3% of the time ( 26 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2003 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L BRK 2-4 1997 Washington Bullets 44-38 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 31-36 teams have made the playoffs 45.5% of the time ( 25 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 30-37 teams have made the playoffs 43.5% of the time ( 27 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 29-38 teams have made the playoffs 24.5% of the time ( 13 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 28-39 teams have made the playoffs 11.4% of the time ( 4 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 27-40 teams have made the playoffs 9.1% of the time ( 3 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 26-41 teams have made the playoffs 13.0% of the time ( 7 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 25-42 teams have made the playoffs 7.3% of the time ( 3 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2010 Los Angeles Clippers 29-53 2007 Milwaukee Bucks 28-54 2006 Toronto Raptors 27-55 24-43 teams have made the playoffs 9.7% of the time ( 3 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 23-44 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 22-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 21-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 36) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 20-47 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 1 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2020 Atlanta Hawks 20-47 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 19-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 18-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 17-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 16-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 15-52 teams have made the playoffs 5.3% of the time ( 1 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 14-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 13-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 12-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 1953 Philadelphia Warriors 12-57 11-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 9-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 8-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 68 GAMES: 62-6 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 60-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 59-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 58-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 57-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 56-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 55-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 54-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 53-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 52-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 51-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 50-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 49-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 48-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 47-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 46-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 45-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 44-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 2010 Utah Jazz 53-29 W DEN 4-2 L LAL 0-4 2010 Atlanta Hawks 53-29 W MIL 4-3 L ORL 0-4 2010 Boston Celtics 50-32 W MIA 4-1 W CLE 4-2 W ORL 4-2 L LAL 3-4 43-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 47 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 42-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.6% of the time ( 56 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 41-27 teams have made the playoffs 96.0% of the time ( 48 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 40-28 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 47 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 39-29 teams have made the playoffs 94.5% of the time ( 52 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 38-30 teams have made the playoffs 96.1% of the time ( 49 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 37-31 teams have made the playoffs 84.8% of the time ( 39 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 36-32 teams have made the playoffs 85.4% of the time ( 41 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2013 Boston Celtics 41-40 L NY 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 35-33 teams have made the playoffs 77.2% of the time ( 44 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 34-34 teams have made the playoffs 70.0% of the time ( 35 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 33-35 teams have made the playoffs 55.6% of the time ( 30 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2003 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L BRK 2-4 1997 Washington Bullets 44-38 L CHI 0-3 1997 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 32-36 teams have made the playoffs 48.3% of the time ( 29 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 31-37 teams have made the playoffs 41.1% of the time ( 23 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 30-38 teams have made the playoffs 35.1% of the time ( 20 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2002 Toronto Raptors 42-40 L DET 2-3 1996 Sacramento Kings 39-43 L OKC 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2015 Charlotte Hornets 33-49 29-39 teams have made the playoffs 23.9% of the time ( 11 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 28-40 teams have made the playoffs 5.4% of the time ( 2 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 27-41 teams have made the playoffs 14.6% of the time ( 6 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 26-42 teams have made the playoffs 10.8% of the time ( 4 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1950 Philadelphia Warriors 26-42 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 25-43 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 2 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2010 Los Angeles Clippers 29-53 24-44 teams have made the playoffs 6.9% of the time ( 2 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 23-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 22-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 21-47 teams have made the playoffs 3.0% of the time ( 1 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 20-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 19-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 18-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 17-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 16-52 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 15-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 14-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 13-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 12-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 11-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 10-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 9-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 8-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 7-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 69 GAMES: 62-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 61-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 60-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 59-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 58-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 57-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 56-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 55-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 54-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 53-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 52-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 51-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 50-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 49-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 48-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 47-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 48 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 46-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 45-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 44-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 43-26 teams have made the playoffs 96.0% of the time ( 48 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 42-27 teams have made the playoffs 98.1% of the time ( 51 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 41-28 teams have made the playoffs 95.7% of the time ( 44 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2015 Chicago Bulls 50-32 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2015 Toronto Raptors 49-33 L WSH 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 40-29 teams have made the playoffs 95.8% of the time ( 46 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 39-30 teams have made the playoffs 96.6% of the time ( 56 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 38-31 teams have made the playoffs 90.7% of the time ( 39 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 37-32 teams have made the playoffs 87.0% of the time ( 40 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 36-33 teams have made the playoffs 76.4% of the time ( 42 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 35-34 teams have made the playoffs 74.5% of the time ( 38 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 34-35 teams have made the playoffs 66.7% of the time ( 34 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 33-36 teams have made the playoffs 47.5% of the time ( 29 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2003 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L BRK 2-4 1997 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 L HOU 0-3 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 32-37 teams have made the playoffs 46.7% of the time ( 21 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 31-38 teams have made the playoffs 40.3% of the time ( 27 out of 67) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 30-39 teams have made the playoffs 26.4% of the time ( 14 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 29-40 teams have made the playoffs 9.7% of the time ( 3 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 28-41 teams have made the playoffs 8.6% of the time ( 3 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 27-42 teams have made the playoffs 14.6% of the time ( 6 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 2013 Philadelphia 76ers 34-48 26-43 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 3 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 25-44 teams have made the playoffs 2.5% of the time ( 1 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 24-45 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 2 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 23-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 22-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 21-48 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 20-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 19-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 18-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 17-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 16-53 teams have made the playoffs 7.1% of the time ( 1 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 15-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 1998 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 13-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 12-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 11-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 10-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 9-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 70 GAMES: 63-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 62-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 61-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 59-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 58-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 57-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 56-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 55-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 54-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1981 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-0 W PHI 4-3 W HOU 4-2 53-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 52-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 51-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2004 Sacramento Kings 55-27 W DAL 4-1 L MIN 3-4 2004 Indiana Pacers 61-21 W BOS 4-0 W MIA 4-2 L DET 2-4 50-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 49-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 48-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 47-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 46-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 45-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 44-26 teams have made the playoffs 97.9% of the time ( 46 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 43-27 teams have made the playoffs 95.7% of the time ( 44 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 42-28 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 58 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 41-29 teams have made the playoffs 95.5% of the time ( 42 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 40-30 teams have made the playoffs 94.7% of the time ( 54 out of 57) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 39-31 teams have made the playoffs 95.7% of the time ( 44 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 38-32 teams have made the playoffs 89.7% of the time ( 35 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 2009 Miami Heat 43-39 L ATL 3-4 2007 Los Angeles Lakers 42-40 L PHX 1-4 2007 Miami Heat 44-38 L CHI 0-4 2007 Toronto Raptors 47-35 L BRK 2-4 2007 Washington Wizards 41-41 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 37-33 teams have made the playoffs 77.6% of the time ( 38 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 36-34 teams have made the playoffs 76.8% of the time ( 43 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2011 Phoenix Suns 40-42 35-35 teams have made the playoffs 71.4% of the time ( 40 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 34-36 teams have made the playoffs 53.8% of the time ( 28 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2015 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 L CHI 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 33-37 teams have made the playoffs 45.1% of the time ( 23 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 2000 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L IND 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 32-38 teams have made the playoffs 52.0% of the time ( 26 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 31-39 teams have made the playoffs 33.3% of the time ( 20 out of 60) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 30-40 teams have made the playoffs 14.9% of the time ( 7 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 29-41 teams have made the playoffs 7.1% of the time ( 2 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 28-42 teams have made the playoffs 11.1% of the time ( 4 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 27-43 teams have made the playoffs 17.1% of the time ( 7 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 26-44 teams have made the playoffs 2.5% of the time ( 1 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 25-45 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 24-46 teams have made the playoffs 8.0% of the time ( 2 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 23-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 22-48 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 21-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 20-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 19-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 18-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 17-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 16-54 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1953 Baltimore Bullets 16-54 L NY 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 15-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 14-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 13-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 12-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 11-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 10-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 9-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 71 GAMES: 64-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 63-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 62-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 60-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 59-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 58-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 57-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 56-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 55-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1982 Boston Celtics 63-19 W WSH 4-1 L PHI 3-4 54-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 53-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 52-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Lakers 52-19 W POR 4-1 W HOU 4-1 W DEN 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 51-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 50-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 49-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 48-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 47-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 46-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 45-26 teams have made the playoffs 97.8% of the time ( 45 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 44-27 teams have made the playoffs 95.9% of the time ( 47 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 43-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 42-29 teams have made the playoffs 95.1% of the time ( 58 out of 61) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 41-30 teams have made the playoffs 93.6% of the time ( 44 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 40-31 teams have made the playoffs 98.1% of the time ( 52 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 39-32 teams have made the playoffs 92.9% of the time ( 39 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 38-33 teams have made the playoffs 81.0% of the time ( 34 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 37-34 teams have made the playoffs 83.3% of the time ( 45 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 36-35 teams have made the playoffs 59.6% of the time ( 31 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 35-36 teams have made the playoffs 65.5% of the time ( 38 out of 58) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 34-37 teams have made the playoffs 53.8% of the time ( 28 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 2004 Miami Heat 42-40 W NO 4-3 L IND 2-4 2003 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L BRK 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 2007 Los Angeles Clippers 40-42 33-38 teams have made the playoffs 57.7% of the time ( 30 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 32-39 teams have made the playoffs 32.7% of the time ( 16 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2001 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L PHI 1-3 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 San Antonio Spurs 32-39 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 31-40 teams have made the playoffs 33.3% of the time ( 17 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 30-41 teams have made the playoffs 7.9% of the time ( 3 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 29-42 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 2 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 28-43 teams have made the playoffs 15.4% of the time ( 6 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2013 Philadelphia 76ers 34-48 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 27-44 teams have made the playoffs 8.8% of the time ( 3 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 26-45 teams have made the playoffs 2.1% of the time ( 1 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 25-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 24-47 teams have made the playoffs 7.4% of the time ( 2 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 23-48 teams have made the playoffs 4.8% of the time ( 1 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 22-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 21-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 20-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 19-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 18-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 17-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 16-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 1998 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1998 Vancouver Grizzlies 19-63 15-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 14-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 13-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 12-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 11-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 10-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 9-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 7-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 72 GAMES: 65-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 64-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 63-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 61-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 60-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 59-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 58-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 57-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 56-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1982 Boston Celtics 63-19 W WSH 4-1 L PHI 3-4 55-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 54-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 53-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Toronto Raptors 53-19 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 52-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2021 Utah Jazz 52-20 W MEM 4-1 L LAC 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 51-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Phoenix Suns 51-21 W LAL 4-2 W DEN 4-0 W LAC 4-2 L MIL 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 50-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 49-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2021 Philadelphia 76ers 49-23 W WSH 4-1 L ATL 3-4 2020 Los Angeles Clippers 49-23 W DAL 4-2 L DEN 3-4 48-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2021 Brooklyn Nets 48-24 W BOS 4-1 L MIL 3-4 2020 Boston Celtics 48-24 W PHI 4-0 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 2-4 2013 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W LAC 4-2 W OKC 4-1 L SA 0-4 2011 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-3 L DAL 1-4 47-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2021 Los Angeles Clippers 47-25 W DAL 4-3 W UTH 4-2 L PHX 2-4 2021 Denver Nuggets 47-25 W POR 4-2 L PHX 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 46-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Milwaukee Bucks 46-26 W MIA 4-0 W BRK 4-3 W ATL 4-2 W PHX 4-2 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 45-27 teams have made the playoffs 97.3% of the time ( 36 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 44-28 teams have made the playoffs 95.7% of the time ( 45 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2020 Utah Jazz 44-28 L DEN 3-4 2020 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28 L HOU 3-4 2020 Houston Rockets 44-28 W OKC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 43-29 teams have made the playoffs 97.7% of the time ( 43 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 42-30 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 63 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2021 Dallas Mavericks 42-30 L LAC 3-4 2021 Los Angeles Lakers 42-30 L PHX 2-4 2021 Portland Trail Blazers 42-30 L DEN 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 41-31 teams have made the playoffs 93.0% of the time ( 40 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 New York Knickerbockers 41-31 L ATL 1-4 2021 Atlanta Hawks 41-31 W NY 4-1 W PHI 4-3 L MIL 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 40-32 teams have made the playoffs 94.1% of the time ( 48 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2021 Miami Heat 40-32 L MIL 0-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 39-33 teams have made the playoffs 88.6% of the time ( 31 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2007 Miami Heat 44-38 L CHI 0-4 2007 Washington Wizards 41-41 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Golden State Warriors 39-33 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1977 Kansas City Kings 40-42 38-34 teams have made the playoffs 80.0% of the time ( 40 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2021 Memphis Grizzlies 38-34 L UTH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 37-35 teams have made the playoffs 80.4% of the time ( 41 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1998 Orlando Magic 41-41 36-36 teams have made the playoffs 56.4% of the time ( 31 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2021 Boston Celtics 36-36 L BRK 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 35-37 teams have made the playoffs 58.1% of the time ( 36 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2020 Brooklyn Nets 35-37 L TOR 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 34-38 teams have made the playoffs 64.4% of the time ( 29 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2021 Washington Wizards 34-38 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2021 Indiana Pacers 34-38 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2006 Utah Jazz 41-41 2006 Philadelphia 76ers 38-44 33-39 teams have made the playoffs 41.7% of the time ( 20 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Charlotte Hornets 33-39 2021 San Antonio Spurs 33-39 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 32-40 teams have made the playoffs 35.4% of the time ( 17 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 31-41 teams have made the playoffs 17.8% of the time ( 8 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2021 Chicago Bulls 31-41 2021 New Orleans Pelicans 31-41 2021 Sacramento Kings 31-41 2020 Sacramento Kings 31-41 30-42 teams have made the playoffs 11.1% of the time ( 4 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2020 New Orleans Pelicans 30-42 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 29-43 teams have made the playoffs 12.5% of the time ( 5 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 1955 Rochester Royals 29-43 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2013 Philadelphia 76ers 34-48 28-44 teams have made the playoffs 12.9% of the time ( 4 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1959 Detroit Pistons 28-44 L LAL 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 27-45 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2021 Toronto Raptors 27-45 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 26-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 43) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 25-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2020 Washington Wizards 25-47 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 24-48 teams have made the playoffs 8.3% of the time ( 2 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 23-49 teams have made the playoffs 4.0% of the time ( 1 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2021 Minnesota Timberwolves 23-49 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 22-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2021 Cleveland Cavaliers 22-50 2021 Oklahoma City Thunder 22-50 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 21-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Orlando Magic 21-51 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 20-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2021 Detroit Pistons 20-52 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 19-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 18-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 17-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2021 Houston Rockets 17-55 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 16-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 15-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 1998 Golden State Warriors 19-63 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 12-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 9-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 73 GAMES: 66-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 65-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 63-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 62-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 61-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 60-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 59-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 58-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 57-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 56-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Milwaukee Bucks 56-17 W ORL 4-1 L MIA 1-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1990 Los Angeles Lakers 63-19 W HOU 3-1 L PHX 1-4 55-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 54-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 53-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2003 San Antonio Spurs 60-22 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-2 W DAL 4-2 W BRK 4-2 52-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 51-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 50-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 49-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2013 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W LAC 4-2 W OKC 4-1 L SA 0-4 48-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2010 Denver Nuggets 53-29 L UTH 2-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 47-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 46-27 teams have made the playoffs 97.3% of the time ( 36 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2020 Denver Nuggets 46-27 W UTH 4-3 W LAC 4-3 L LAL 1-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 45-28 teams have made the playoffs 94.4% of the time ( 34 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2020 Indiana Pacers 45-28 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 44-29 teams have made the playoffs 97.4% of the time ( 37 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2020 Miami Heat 44-29 W IND 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 L LAL 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 43-30 teams have made the playoffs 98.3% of the time ( 58 out of 59) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2020 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30 L BOS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 42-31 teams have made the playoffs 97.4% of the time ( 38 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 41-32 teams have made the playoffs 93.9% of the time ( 46 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 2014 Chicago Bulls 48-34 L WSH 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 40-33 teams have made the playoffs 86.8% of the time ( 33 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 39-34 teams have made the playoffs 89.2% of the time ( 33 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1977 Kansas City Kings 40-42 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 38-35 teams have made the playoffs 74.4% of the time ( 32 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2014 Washington Wizards 44-38 W CHI 4-1 L IND 2-4 2013 Boston Celtics 41-40 L NY 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 37-36 teams have made the playoffs 72.7% of the time ( 40 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2002 Los Angeles Clippers 39-43 36-37 teams have made the playoffs 47.3% of the time ( 26 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 35-38 teams have made the playoffs 68.9% of the time ( 31 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2011 New York Knickerbockers 42-40 L BOS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 34-39 teams have made the playoffs 51.2% of the time ( 21 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2020 Memphis Grizzlies 34-39 2020 Phoenix Suns 34-39 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 33-40 teams have made the playoffs 37.8% of the time ( 17 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Orlando Magic 33-40 L MIL 1-4 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2013 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 32-41 teams have made the playoffs 27.7% of the time ( 13 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 31-42 teams have made the playoffs 12.1% of the time ( 4 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 1969 San Diego Rockets 37-45 L ATL 2-4 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 30-43 teams have made the playoffs 13.3% of the time ( 4 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 29-44 teams have made the playoffs 7.3% of the time ( 3 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 28-45 teams have made the playoffs 6.5% of the time ( 2 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 2009 Toronto Raptors 33-49 27-46 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 26-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 31) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2010 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 25-48 teams have made the playoffs 10.0% of the time ( 2 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 24-49 teams have made the playoffs 4.8% of the time ( 1 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2010 Sacramento Kings 25-57 23-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 22-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 21-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 20-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 19-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 18-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 17-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 16-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 15-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1998 Golden State Warriors 19-63 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 13-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 12-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 11-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 9-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 74 GAMES: 67-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 66-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 64-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 63-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 62-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 61-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 60-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 59-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 58-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 57-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 56-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 1998 Utah Jazz 62-20 W HOU 3-2 W SA 4-1 W LAL 4-0 L CHI 2-4 55-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 17 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 54-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 53-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 2002 Los Angeles Lakers 58-24 W POR 3-0 W SA 4-1 W SAC 4-3 W BRK 4-0 52-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 51-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 50-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 35 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 49-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 48-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2013 New York Knickerbockers 54-28 W BOS 4-2 L IND 2-4 47-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 46-28 teams have made the playoffs 97.1% of the time ( 34 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 45-29 teams have made the playoffs 94.4% of the time ( 34 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 44-30 teams have made the playoffs 95.3% of the time ( 41 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 43-31 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 50 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 42-32 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time ( 41 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 41-33 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time ( 41 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 40-34 teams have made the playoffs 85.3% of the time ( 29 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 39-35 teams have made the playoffs 85.4% of the time ( 35 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2002 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1977 Kansas City Kings 40-42 38-36 teams have made the playoffs 75.0% of the time ( 36 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 37-37 teams have made the playoffs 58.9% of the time ( 33 out of 56) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 36-38 teams have made the playoffs 58.8% of the time ( 30 out of 51) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2015 Milwaukee Bucks 41-41 L CHI 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 35-39 teams have made the playoffs 62.5% of the time ( 25 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2020 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39 L LAL 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2007 Golden State Warriors 42-40 W DAL 4-2 L UTH 1-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 2006 Utah Jazz 41-41 2005 Orlando Magic 36-46 34-40 teams have made the playoffs 43.5% of the time ( 20 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2009 Charlotte Bobcats 35-47 33-41 teams have made the playoffs 26.2% of the time ( 11 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 32-42 teams have made the playoffs 17.6% of the time ( 6 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1976 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L DET 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2015 Charlotte Hornets 33-49 31-43 teams have made the playoffs 20.0% of the time ( 7 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 30-44 teams have made the playoffs 6.7% of the time ( 2 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 29-45 teams have made the playoffs 6.5% of the time ( 3 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2014 Cleveland Cavaliers 33-49 28-46 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 1 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 27-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 26-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 25-49 teams have made the playoffs 11.8% of the time ( 2 out of 17) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2009 Golden State Warriors 29-53 2004 Phoenix Suns 29-53 24-50 teams have made the playoffs 5.3% of the time ( 1 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2010 Sacramento Kings 25-57 2005 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 23-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 22-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 21-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 20-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 19-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 18-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 17-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 16-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 15-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 13-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 12-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 11-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 10-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 9-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 75 GAMES: 68-7 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 66-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 65-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 64-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 63-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 62-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 61-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 60-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 59-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 9 out of 9) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 58-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1990 Los Angeles Lakers 63-19 W HOU 3-1 L PHX 1-4 57-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 1998 Utah Jazz 62-20 W HOU 3-2 W SA 4-1 W LAL 4-0 L CHI 2-4 1997 Miami Heat 61-21 W ORL 3-2 W NY 4-3 L CHI 1-4 56-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 55-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 54-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 53-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 2008 New Orleans Hornets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 L SA 3-4 52-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 51-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 50-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2011 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-3 L DAL 1-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 2008 Phoenix Suns 55-27 L SA 1-4 2008 Houston Rockets 55-27 L UTH 2-4 49-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2013 New York Knickerbockers 54-28 W BOS 4-2 L IND 2-4 48-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 47-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 46-29 teams have made the playoffs 97.3% of the time ( 36 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 45-30 teams have made the playoffs 95.6% of the time ( 43 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 44-31 teams have made the playoffs 95.0% of the time ( 38 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 43-32 teams have made the playoffs 97.8% of the time ( 44 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2020 Dallas Mavericks 43-32 L LAC 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 42-33 teams have made the playoffs 91.3% of the time ( 42 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 41-34 teams have made the playoffs 90.2% of the time ( 37 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 40-35 teams have made the playoffs 91.4% of the time ( 32 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 39-36 teams have made the playoffs 76.1% of the time ( 35 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 38-37 teams have made the playoffs 60.0% of the time ( 27 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2008 Washington Wizards 43-39 L CLE 2-4 2008 Toronto Raptors 41-41 L ORL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2010 Toronto Raptors 40-42 37-38 teams have made the playoffs 64.1% of the time ( 41 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 36-39 teams have made the playoffs 61.5% of the time ( 24 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 2013 Dallas Mavericks 41-41 35-40 teams have made the playoffs 54.8% of the time ( 23 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 34-41 teams have made the playoffs 32.7% of the time ( 16 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1992 Miami Heat 38-44 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 33-42 teams have made the playoffs 19.4% of the time ( 6 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1976 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L DET 1-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 32-43 teams have made the playoffs 20.0% of the time ( 8 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 31-44 teams have made the playoffs 10.7% of the time ( 3 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 30-45 teams have made the playoffs 8.3% of the time ( 3 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 1960 Detroit Pistons 30-45 L LAL 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 29-46 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 28-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 32) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Toronto Raptors 34-48 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 27-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 26-49 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 2 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2010 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 25-50 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 1 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1960 Minneapolis Lakers 25-50 W DET 2-0 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2001 New Jersey Nets 26-56 24-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2010 Sacramento Kings 25-57 23-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 22-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 21-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 20-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 19-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 18-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 17-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 16-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 15-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 1996 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 14-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 13-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 12-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 11-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 10-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 9-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 76 GAMES: 68-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 67-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 66-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 65-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 64-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 63-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 62-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 61-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 60-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 59-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1982 Boston Celtics 63-19 W WSH 4-1 L PHI 3-4 58-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1998 Utah Jazz 62-20 W HOU 3-2 W SA 4-1 W LAL 4-0 L CHI 2-4 1997 Miami Heat 61-21 W ORL 3-2 W NY 4-3 L CHI 1-4 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 57-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 14 out of 14) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 56-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 55-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 54-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2008 New Orleans Hornets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 L SA 3-4 2003 Sacramento Kings 59-23 W UTH 4-1 L DAL 3-4 2001 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W MIN 3-1 W DAL 4-1 L LAL 0-4 53-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 52-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 51-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 50-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 L MEM 2-4 2013 New York Knickerbockers 54-28 W BOS 4-2 L IND 2-4 49-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 48-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 47-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 2014 Golden State Warriors 51-31 L LAC 3-4 46-30 teams have made the playoffs 94.1% of the time ( 32 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 45-31 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time ( 41 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 44-32 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 43 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 43-33 teams have made the playoffs 94.9% of the time ( 37 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 42-34 teams have made the playoffs 92.0% of the time ( 46 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 41-35 teams have made the playoffs 84.8% of the time ( 28 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 40-36 teams have made the playoffs 85.7% of the time ( 36 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1977 Kansas City Kings 40-42 39-37 teams have made the playoffs 72.3% of the time ( 34 out of 47) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 38-38 teams have made the playoffs 62.3% of the time ( 33 out of 53) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 37-39 teams have made the playoffs 60.0% of the time ( 33 out of 55) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 36-40 teams have made the playoffs 60.0% of the time ( 21 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2006 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L BRK 2-4 2001 Indiana Pacers 41-41 L PHI 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 35-41 teams have made the playoffs 46.5% of the time ( 20 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 2007 New Orl/OK City Hornets 39-43 34-42 teams have made the playoffs 24.4% of the time ( 11 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1992 Miami Heat 38-44 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 33-43 teams have made the playoffs 22.9% of the time ( 8 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2015 Charlotte Hornets 33-49 32-44 teams have made the playoffs 10.0% of the time ( 3 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 31-45 teams have made the playoffs 3.1% of the time ( 1 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 30-46 teams have made the playoffs 6.2% of the time ( 2 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 2009 Toronto Raptors 33-49 2008 Chicago Bulls 33-49 29-47 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Toronto Raptors 34-48 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 28-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2010 Indiana Pacers 32-50 2007 Atlanta Hawks 30-52 2001 Los Angeles Clippers 31-51 27-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 26-50 teams have made the playoffs 7.4% of the time ( 2 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2008 Milwaukee Bucks 26-56 25-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 24-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2010 Sacramento Kings 25-57 2006 Atlanta Hawks 26-56 23-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 2011 New Jersey Nets 24-58 22-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 2009 Minnesota Timberwolves 24-58 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 21-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 20-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 19-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 18-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 17-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 16-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2000 Chicago Bulls 17-65 15-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 12-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 10-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 9-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73 8-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71
RECORDS THROUGH 77 GAMES: 69-8 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 68-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 67-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 65-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 64-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 63-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 62-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 61-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 60-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1993 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W LAL 3-2 W SA 4-2 W OKC 4-3 L CHI 2-4 59-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1998 Utah Jazz 62-20 W HOU 3-2 W SA 4-1 W LAL 4-0 L CHI 2-4 1997 Miami Heat 61-21 W ORL 3-2 W NY 4-3 L CHI 1-4 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 58-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 57-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 56-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 55-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 54-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 53-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 35 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 52-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2013 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W LAC 4-2 W OKC 4-1 L SA 0-4 51-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 50-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2010 Utah Jazz 53-29 W DEN 4-2 L LAL 0-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 2010 Denver Nuggets 53-29 L UTH 2-4 2010 Phoenix Suns 54-28 W POR 4-2 W SA 4-0 L LAL 2-4 49-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 48-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 47-30 teams have made the playoffs 97.2% of the time ( 35 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 46-31 teams have made the playoffs 91.1% of the time ( 41 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 45-32 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 44-33 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 43-34 teams have made the playoffs 92.7% of the time ( 38 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 2010 Milwaukee Bucks 46-36 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 42-35 teams have made the playoffs 88.4% of the time ( 38 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 41-36 teams have made the playoffs 84.2% of the time ( 32 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 40-37 teams have made the playoffs 76.1% of the time ( 35 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 39-38 teams have made the playoffs 75.9% of the time ( 41 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 38-39 teams have made the playoffs 59.3% of the time ( 32 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2013 Dallas Mavericks 41-41 37-40 teams have made the playoffs 58.1% of the time ( 25 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2009 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 3-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 36-41 teams have made the playoffs 54.1% of the time ( 20 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Sacramento Kings 38-44 2007 New Orl/OK City Hornets 39-43 35-42 teams have made the playoffs 32.6% of the time ( 14 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1996 Sacramento Kings 39-43 L OKC 1-3 1992 Miami Heat 38-44 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2010 New Orleans Hornets 37-45 34-43 teams have made the playoffs 22.9% of the time ( 8 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 33-44 teams have made the playoffs 18.2% of the time ( 6 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 32-45 teams have made the playoffs 6.9% of the time ( 2 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 31-46 teams have made the playoffs 2.7% of the time ( 1 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 30-47 teams have made the playoffs 5.9% of the time ( 2 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2009 Toronto Raptors 33-49 29-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2013 Toronto Raptors 34-48 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 28-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 27-50 teams have made the playoffs 7.7% of the time ( 2 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 26-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2008 Milwaukee Bucks 26-56 25-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 24-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2011 New Jersey Nets 24-58 23-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 22-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 21-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 20-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2002 Golden State Warriors 21-61 19-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 18-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 17-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 2001 Golden State Warriors 17-65 16-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 15-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 13-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 5) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 12-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 10-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 9-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 78 GAMES: 69-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 68-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 66-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 65-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 64-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 63-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 62-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 61-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1982 Boston Celtics 63-19 W WSH 4-1 L PHI 3-4 1965 Boston Celtics 62-18 W PHI 4-3 W LAL 4-1 60-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 10 out of 10) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 59-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 58-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 2003 San Antonio Spurs 60-22 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-2 W DAL 4-2 W BRK 4-2 57-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 56-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 2003 Sacramento Kings 59-23 W UTH 4-1 L DAL 3-4 55-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 54-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 53-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 52-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 51-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2013 New York Knickerbockers 54-28 W BOS 4-2 L IND 2-4 50-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 49-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2013 Indiana Pacers 49-32 W ATL 4-2 W NY 4-2 L MIA 3-4 2011 Orlando Magic 52-30 L ATL 2-4 48-30 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 40 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 47-31 teams have made the playoffs 90.5% of the time ( 38 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 46-32 teams have made the playoffs 97.3% of the time ( 36 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2018 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L CLE 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 45-33 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 44-34 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 39 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2011 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 W ORL 4-2 L CHI 2-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 43-35 teams have made the playoffs 85.4% of the time ( 35 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2008 Cleveland Cavaliers 45-37 W WSH 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 42-36 teams have made the playoffs 87.8% of the time ( 36 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 41-37 teams have made the playoffs 79.5% of the time ( 31 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 40-38 teams have made the playoffs 78.8% of the time ( 41 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 39-39 teams have made the playoffs 63.6% of the time ( 28 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2008 Toronto Raptors 41-41 L ORL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 38-40 teams have made the playoffs 56.2% of the time ( 36 out of 64) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 37-41 teams have made the playoffs 63.3% of the time ( 19 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 1993 Los Angeles Lakers 39-43 L PHX 2-3 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2007 New Orl/OK City Hornets 39-43 36-42 teams have made the playoffs 45.9% of the time ( 17 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2008 Sacramento Kings 38-44 35-43 teams have made the playoffs 26.1% of the time ( 12 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 34-44 teams have made the playoffs 18.8% of the time ( 6 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 33-45 teams have made the playoffs 18.5% of the time ( 5 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 1961 Detroit Pistons 34-45 L LAL 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2015 Charlotte Hornets 33-49 32-46 teams have made the playoffs 3.6% of the time ( 1 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 31-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 38) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 30-48 teams have made the playoffs 5.7% of the time ( 2 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2013 Toronto Raptors 34-48 2010 Indiana Pacers 32-50 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2009 Toronto Raptors 33-49 29-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 28-50 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 1 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2010 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2009 Golden State Warriors 29-53 27-51 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 26-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2008 Milwaukee Bucks 26-56 25-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 24-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 2011 New Jersey Nets 24-58 23-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 22-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 2008 New York Knickerbockers 23-59 21-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 20-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 19-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 18-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 17-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 16-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 1998 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1998 Golden State Warriors 19-63 15-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 14-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 9) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 12-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 10-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 9-69 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 79 GAMES: 70-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 68-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 67-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 66-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 65-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1986 Boston Celtics 67-15 W CHI 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIL 4-0 W HOU 4-2 64-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 63-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 62-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 61-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 60-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 19 out of 19) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 59-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2003 San Antonio Spurs 60-22 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-2 W DAL 4-2 W BRK 4-2 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 58-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2007 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W DEN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W UTH 4-1 W CLE 4-0 57-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2003 Sacramento Kings 59-23 W UTH 4-1 L DAL 3-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 56-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2010 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W OKC 4-2 W UTH 4-0 W PHX 4-2 W BOS 4-3 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 55-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 23 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 54-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 53-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 52-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2013 New York Knickerbockers 54-28 W BOS 4-2 L IND 2-4 2010 Denver Nuggets 53-29 L UTH 2-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 51-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 50-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 36 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2011 Orlando Magic 52-30 L ATL 2-4 49-30 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 48-31 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 44 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 47-32 teams have made the playoffs 90.2% of the time ( 37 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 46-33 teams have made the playoffs 97.4% of the time ( 38 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2018 Utah Jazz 48-34 W OKC 4-2 L HOU 1-4 2016 Charlotte Hornets 48-34 L MIA 3-4 2016 Miami Heat 48-34 W CHA 4-3 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 45-34 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 44-35 teams have made the playoffs 94.3% of the time ( 33 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2011 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 W ORL 4-2 L CHI 2-4 2010 Miami Heat 47-35 L BOS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 43-36 teams have made the playoffs 81.6% of the time ( 31 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 42-37 teams have made the playoffs 87.8% of the time ( 36 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1992 Houston Rockets 42-40 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 41-38 teams have made the playoffs 81.2% of the time ( 39 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 40-39 teams have made the playoffs 73.9% of the time ( 34 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 2013 Boston Celtics 41-40 L NY 2-4 2011 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L MIA 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 2010 Memphis Grizzlies 40-42 39-40 teams have made the playoffs 61.3% of the time ( 38 out of 62) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 38-41 teams have made the playoffs 55.0% of the time ( 22 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2007 New Jersey Nets 41-41 W TOR 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2006 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L MIA 2-4 1995 Denver Nuggets 41-41 L SA 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 37-42 teams have made the playoffs 51.3% of the time ( 20 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2008 Sacramento Kings 38-44 2007 New Orl/OK City Hornets 39-43 36-43 teams have made the playoffs 37.5% of the time ( 12 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1984 Kansas City Kings 38-44 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 35-44 teams have made the playoffs 15.9% of the time ( 7 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 34-45 teams have made the playoffs 24.0% of the time ( 6 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 1964 Philadelphia 76ers 34-46 L SAC 2-3 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 33-46 teams have made the playoffs 8.0% of the time ( 2 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2015 Charlotte Hornets 33-49 2013 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2007 Philadelphia 76ers 35-47 32-47 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 31-48 teams have made the playoffs 2.3% of the time ( 1 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 30-49 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 1 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2009 Toronto Raptors 33-49 29-50 teams have made the playoffs 3.2% of the time ( 1 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 28-51 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 27) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 27-52 teams have made the playoffs 4.3% of the time ( 1 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 26-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2010 Detroit Pistons 27-55 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2008 Milwaukee Bucks 26-56 25-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2010 Sacramento Kings 25-57 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 24-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 23-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2011 Sacramento Kings 24-58 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 2008 New York Knickerbockers 23-59 2008 Los Angeles Clippers 23-59 22-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 22) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 2008 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 21-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 20-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 19-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2007 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 18-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 11) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 17-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 16-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 1998 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1998 Golden State Warriors 19-63 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 15-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 14-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 13-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 12-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 10-69 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 9-70 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 80 GAMES: 71-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 69-11 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 67-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 3 out of 3) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 66-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 65-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 1992 Chicago Bulls 67-15 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-3 W CLE 4-2 W POR 4-2 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 64-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 63-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 62-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 6 out of 6) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1990 Los Angeles Lakers 63-19 W HOU 3-1 L PHX 1-4 1982 Boston Celtics 63-19 W WSH 4-1 L PHI 3-4 61-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 60-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 13 out of 13) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2002 Sacramento Kings 61-21 W UTH 3-1 W DAL 4-1 L LAL 3-4 1998 Seattle SuperSonics 61-21 W MIN 3-2 L LAL 1-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 59-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 2004 Indiana Pacers 61-21 W BOS 4-0 W MIA 4-2 L DET 2-4 58-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 57-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 21 out of 21) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2005 Miami Heat 59-23 W BRK 4-0 W WSH 4-0 L DET 3-4 2003 Sacramento Kings 59-23 W UTH 4-1 L DAL 3-4 56-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 20 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 55-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 2011 Boston Celtics 56-26 W NY 4-0 L MIA 1-4 54-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 42 out of 42) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 53-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 25 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2013 New York Knickerbockers 54-28 W BOS 4-2 L IND 2-4 2010 Dallas Mavericks 55-27 L SA 2-4 2009 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W NO 4-1 W DAL 4-1 L LAL 2-4 52-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 51-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 W IND 4-0 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L GS 1-4 2015 Portland Trail Blazers 51-31 L MEM 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 50-30 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 30 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 49-31 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Toronto Raptors 51-31 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2017 Los Angeles Clippers 51-31 L UTH 3-4 2017 Utah Jazz 51-31 W LAC 4-3 L GS 0-4 48-32 teams have made the playoffs 95.7% of the time ( 44 out of 46) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 47-33 teams have made the playoffs 93.0% of the time ( 40 out of 43) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 46-34 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 38 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 45-35 teams have made the playoffs 95.0% of the time ( 38 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2013 Golden State Warriors 47-35 W DEN 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 44-36 teams have made the playoffs 90.9% of the time ( 30 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 2011 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 W ORL 4-2 L CHI 2-4 2008 Cleveland Cavaliers 45-37 W WSH 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 43-37 teams have made the playoffs 87.8% of the time ( 36 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2016 Portland Trail Blazers 44-38 W LAC 4-2 L GS 1-4 2016 Detroit Pistons 44-38 L CLE 0-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 42-38 teams have made the playoffs 81.2% of the time ( 39 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2004 Utah Jazz 42-40 41-39 teams have made the playoffs 78.9% of the time ( 30 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2014 Charlotte Bobcats 43-39 L MIA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 40-40 teams have made the playoffs 67.7% of the time ( 44 out of 65) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 39-41 teams have made the playoffs 60.0% of the time ( 24 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 2007 Los Angeles Clippers 40-42 38-42 teams have made the playoffs 41.5% of the time ( 17 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1996 Sacramento Kings 39-43 L OKC 1-3 1993 Los Angeles Lakers 39-43 L PHX 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 37-43 teams have made the playoffs 50.0% of the time ( 16 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 2007 New Orl/OK City Hornets 39-43 36-44 teams have made the playoffs 25.6% of the time ( 10 out of 39) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1984 Kansas City Kings 38-44 L LAL 0-3 1979 New Jersey Nets 37-45 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 35-45 teams have made the playoffs 15.6% of the time ( 5 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 1971 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L NY 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 34-46 teams have made the playoffs 20.0% of the time ( 4 out of 20) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 1964 Philadelphia 76ers 34-46 L SAC 2-3 1963 Detroit Pistons 34-46 L ATL 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 33-47 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 2015 Charlotte Hornets 33-49 32-48 teams have made the playoffs 3.3% of the time ( 1 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 31-49 teams have made the playoffs 2.6% of the time ( 1 out of 38) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 30-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 29) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2005 Milwaukee Bucks 30-52 29-51 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 1 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 28-52 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 27-53 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 26-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2010 Detroit Pistons 27-55 2008 Milwaukee Bucks 26-56 2005 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 25-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 24-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 28) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 23-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 22-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 21-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2008 Minnesota Timberwolves 22-60 20-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 19-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 18-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1998 Vancouver Grizzlies 19-63 1993 Minnesota Timberwolves 19-63 17-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2003 Denver Nuggets 17-65 16-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 15-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1982 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 1971 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 14-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 6) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1989 Miami Heat 15-67 13-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 12-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-69 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 10-70 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 9-71 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 81 GAMES: 72-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 71-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 69-12 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 68-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 1967 Philadelphia 76ers 68-13 W SAC 3-1 W BOS 4-1 W GS 4-2 67-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 66-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 65-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 5 out of 5) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 64-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 63-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1990 Los Angeles Lakers 63-19 W HOU 3-1 L PHX 1-4 1985 Boston Celtics 63-19 W CLE 3-1 W DET 4-2 W PHI 4-1 L LAL 2-4 62-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1998 Utah Jazz 62-20 W HOU 3-2 W SA 4-1 W LAL 4-0 L CHI 2-4 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 61-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 60-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 12 out of 12) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2004 Indiana Pacers 61-21 W BOS 4-0 W MIA 4-2 L DET 2-4 59-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2005 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W DEN 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W PHX 4-1 W DET 4-3 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2000 Portland Trail Blazers 59-23 W MIN 3-1 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 3-4 1996 San Antonio Spurs 59-23 W PHX 3-1 L UTH 2-4 1996 Orlando Magic 60-22 W DET 3-0 W ATL 4-1 L CHI 0-4 58-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 57-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 56-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 2011 Dallas Mavericks 57-25 W POR 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W OKC 4-1 W MIA 4-2 2011 Los Angeles Lakers 57-25 W NO 4-2 L DAL 0-4 55-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 54-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 33 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 53-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 22 out of 22) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2016 Los Angeles Clippers 53-29 L POR 2-4 52-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 2017 Boston Celtics 53-29 W CHI 4-2 W WSH 4-3 L CLE 1-4 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers 53-29 W BOS 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W ATL 4-0 L GS 2-4 51-30 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 24 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 50-31 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 37 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2019 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W BRK 4-1 L TOR 3-4 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 49-32 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 34 out of 34) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2015 Chicago Bulls 50-32 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2015 Dallas Mavericks 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2014 Dallas Mavericks 49-33 L SA 3-4 2014 Memphis Grizzlies 50-32 L OKC 3-4 48-33 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time ( 41 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 47-34 teams have made the playoffs 95.6% of the time ( 43 out of 45) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder 48-34 L UTH 2-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2018 New Orleans Pelicans 48-34 W POR 4-0 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 46-35 teams have made the playoffs 96.7% of the time ( 29 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 2013 Golden State Warriors 47-35 W DEN 4-2 L SA 2-4 2011 New Orleans Hornets 46-36 L LAL 2-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 45-36 teams have made the playoffs 91.9% of the time ( 34 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2010 Milwaukee Bucks 46-36 L ATL 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 44-37 teams have made the playoffs 88.6% of the time ( 31 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 2014 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 W TOR 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Atlanta Hawks 44-38 L IND 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 43-38 teams have made the playoffs 87.5% of the time ( 42 out of 48) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1978 Golden State Warriors 43-39 42-39 teams have made the playoffs 73.2% of the time ( 30 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2016 Dallas Mavericks 42-40 L OKC 1-4 2016 Memphis Grizzlies 42-40 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 41-40 teams have made the playoffs 77.8% of the time ( 42 out of 54) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 2005 Cleveland Cavaliers 42-40 2004 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 40-41 teams have made the playoffs 61.2% of the time ( 30 out of 49) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 2010 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L CLE 1-4 2009 Philadelphia 76ers 41-41 L ORL 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 39-42 teams have made the playoffs 35.1% of the time ( 13 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1992 New Jersey Nets 40-42 L CLE 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 38-43 teams have made the playoffs 43.8% of the time ( 14 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Sacramento Kings 39-43 L OKC 1-3 1993 Los Angeles Lakers 39-43 L PHX 2-3 1992 Miami Heat 38-44 L CHI 0-3 1991 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L CHI 0-3 1989 Portland Trail Blazers 39-43 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2011 Utah Jazz 39-43 37-44 teams have made the playoffs 40.0% of the time ( 12 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2003 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2003 Washington Wizards 37-45 36-45 teams have made the playoffs 21.6% of the time ( 8 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1976 Detroit Pistons 36-46 W MIL 2-1 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 2014 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 35-46 teams have made the playoffs 20.0% of the time ( 5 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 1972 Atlanta Hawks 36-46 L BOS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 2011 Golden State Warriors 36-46 34-47 teams have made the playoffs 4.2% of the time ( 1 out of 24) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2011 Milwaukee Bucks 35-47 33-48 teams have made the playoffs 2.9% of the time ( 1 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1967 Chicago Bulls 33-48 L ATL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2016 Denver Nuggets 33-49 2016 Milwaukee Bucks 33-49 2016 Sacramento Kings 33-49 32-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2017 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 31-50 teams have made the playoffs 3.3% of the time ( 1 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 2009 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2008 Charlotte Bobcats 32-50 30-51 teams have made the playoffs 3.4% of the time ( 1 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2005 Milwaukee Bucks 30-52 29-52 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2014 Detroit Pistons 29-53 2013 Washington Wizards 29-53 2013 Detroit Pistons 29-53 28-53 teams have made the playoffs 3.3% of the time ( 1 out of 30) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 27-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 16) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2013 New Orleans Hornets 27-55 2010 Philadelphia 76ers 27-55 2006 Toronto Raptors 27-55 26-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 24) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 2010 Detroit Pistons 27-55 25-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2013 Phoenix Suns 25-57 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 2010 Sacramento Kings 25-57 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 24-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 30) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 23-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 14) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Memphis Grizzlies 24-58 2008 New York Knickerbockers 23-59 2008 Los Angeles Clippers 23-59 22-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2011 Toronto Raptors 22-60 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 21-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 20-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 19-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 8) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 18-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1998 Golden State Warriors 19-63 1998 Vancouver Grizzlies 19-63 17-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 12) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 16-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 10) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 2009 Sacramento Kings 17-65 2003 Cleveland Cavaliers 17-65 1998 Los Angeles Clippers 17-65 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 15-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 1997 Boston Celtics 15-67 1982 Cleveland Cavaliers 15-67 1981 Dallas Mavericks 15-67 14-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 1996 Vancouver Grizzlies 15-67 1992 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 13-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 12-69 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 3) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-70 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 10-71 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 9-72 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
RECORDS THROUGH 82 GAMES: 73-9 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2016 Golden State Warriors 73-9 W HOU 4-1 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-3 L CLE 3-4 72-10 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1996 Chicago Bulls 72-10 W MIA 3-0 W NY 4-1 W ORL 4-0 W OKC 4-2 69-13 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 2 out of 2) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1997 Chicago Bulls 69-13 W WSH 3-0 W ATL 4-1 W MIA 4-1 W UTH 4-2 1972 Los Angeles Lakers 69-13 W CHI 4-0 W MIL 4-2 W NY 4-1 68-14 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 1 out of 1) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1973 Boston Celtics 68-14 W ATL 4-2 L NY 3-4 67-15 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 7 out of 7) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W POR 4-0 W UTH 4-0 W SA 4-0 W CLE 4-1 2016 San Antonio Spurs 67-15 W MEM 4-0 L OKC 2-4 2015 Golden State Warriors 67-15 W NO 4-0 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-1 W CLE 4-2 2007 Dallas Mavericks 67-15 L GS 2-4 2000 Los Angeles Lakers 67-15 W SAC 3-2 W PHX 4-1 W POR 4-3 W IND 4-2 66-16 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2013 Miami Heat 66-16 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-1 W IND 4-3 W SA 4-3 2009 Cleveland Cavaliers 66-16 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L ORL 2-4 2008 Boston Celtics 66-16 W ATL 4-3 W CLE 4-3 W DET 4-2 W LAL 4-2 1971 Milwaukee Bucks 66-16 W GS 4-1 W LAL 4-1 W WSH 4-0 65-17 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Houston Rockets 65-17 W MIN 4-1 W UTH 4-1 L GS 3-4 2009 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W UTH 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W DEN 4-2 W ORL 4-1 1987 Los Angeles Lakers 65-17 W DEN 3-0 W GS 4-1 W OKC 4-0 W BOS 4-2 1983 Philadelphia 76ers 65-17 W NY 4-0 W MIL 4-1 W LAL 4-0 64-18 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 4 out of 4) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Phoenix Suns 64-18 W NO 4-2 L DAL 3-4 2006 Detroit Pistons 64-18 W MIL 4-1 W CLE 4-3 L MIA 2-4 1997 Utah Jazz 64-18 W LAC 3-0 W LAL 4-1 W HOU 4-2 L CHI 2-4 1996 Seattle SuperSonics 64-18 W SAC 3-1 W HOU 4-0 W UTH 4-3 L CHI 2-4 63-19 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 8 out of 8) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2006 San Antonio Spurs 63-19 W SAC 4-2 L DAL 3-4 1994 Seattle SuperSonics 63-19 L DEN 2-3 1991 Portland Trail Blazers 63-19 W OKC 3-2 W UTH 4-1 L LAL 2-4 1990 Los Angeles Lakers 63-19 W HOU 3-1 L PHX 1-4 1989 Detroit Pistons 63-19 W BOS 3-0 W MIL 4-0 W CHI 4-2 W LAL 4-0 62-20 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 15 out of 15) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2014 San Antonio Spurs 62-20 W DAL 4-3 W POR 4-1 W OKC 4-2 W MIA 4-1 2011 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W IND 4-1 W ATL 4-2 L MIA 1-4 2009 Boston Celtics 62-20 W CHI 4-3 L ORL 3-4 2005 Phoenix Suns 62-20 W MEM 4-0 W DAL 4-2 L SA 1-4 1998 Chicago Bulls 62-20 W BRK 3-0 W CHA 4-1 W IND 4-3 W UTH 4-2 1998 Utah Jazz 62-20 W HOU 3-2 W SA 4-1 W LAL 4-0 L CHI 2-4 61-21 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 11 out of 11) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2017 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 W MEM 4-2 W HOU 4-2 L GS 0-4 2011 San Antonio Spurs 61-21 L MEM 2-4 2010 Cleveland Cavaliers 61-21 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 2-4 2007 Phoenix Suns 61-21 W LAL 4-1 L SA 2-4 2004 Indiana Pacers 61-21 W BOS 4-0 W MIA 4-2 L DET 2-4 60-22 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 16 out of 16) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Milwaukee Bucks 60-22 W DET 4-0 W BOS 4-1 L TOR 2-4 2015 Atlanta Hawks 60-22 W BRK 4-2 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder 60-22 W HOU 4-2 L MEM 1-4 2006 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W MEM 4-0 W SA 4-3 W PHX 4-2 L MIA 2-4 2003 Dallas Mavericks 60-22 W POR 4-3 W SAC 4-3 L SA 2-4 2003 San Antonio Spurs 60-22 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-2 W DAL 4-2 W BRK 4-2 59-23 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Toronto Raptors 59-23 W WSH 4-2 L CLE 0-4 2014 Oklahoma City Thunder 59-23 W MEM 4-3 W LAC 4-2 L SA 2-4 2010 Orlando Magic 59-23 W CHA 4-0 W ATL 4-0 L BOS 2-4 2009 Orlando Magic 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W BOS 4-3 W CLE 4-2 L LAL 1-4 2008 Detroit Pistons 59-23 W PHI 4-2 W ORL 4-1 L BOS 2-4 58-24 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 18 out of 18) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Milwaukee Bucks 58-24 L MIA 1-4 2019 Toronto Raptors 58-24 W ORL 4-1 W PHI 4-3 W MIL 4-2 W GS 4-2 2018 Golden State Warriors 58-24 W SA 4-1 W NO 4-1 W HOU 4-3 W CLE 4-0 2013 San Antonio Spurs 58-24 W LAL 4-0 W GS 4-2 W MEM 4-0 L MIA 3-4 2011 Miami Heat 58-24 W PHI 4-1 W BOS 4-1 W CHI 4-1 L DAL 2-4 57-25 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 31 out of 31) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Boston Celtics 57-25 W ATL 4-2 W PHI 4-3 L MIA 3-4 2019 Golden State Warriors 57-25 W LAC 4-2 W HOU 4-2 W POR 4-0 L TOR 2-4 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers 57-25 W DET 4-0 W ATL 4-0 W TOR 4-2 W GS 4-3 2014 Los Angeles Clippers 57-25 W GS 4-3 L OKC 2-4 2013 Denver Nuggets 57-25 L GS 2-4 56-26 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 W MIN 4-2 L GS 2-4 2016 Toronto Raptors 56-26 W IND 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L CLE 2-4 2015 Los Angeles Clippers 56-26 W SA 4-3 L HOU 3-4 2015 Houston Rockets 56-26 W DAL 4-1 W LAC 4-3 L GS 1-4 2014 Indiana Pacers 56-26 W ATL 4-3 W WSH 4-2 L MIA 2-4 55-27 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 32 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2018 Boston Celtics 55-27 W MIL 4-3 W PHI 4-1 L CLE 3-4 2017 Houston Rockets 55-27 W OKC 4-1 L SA 2-4 2016 Oklahoma City Thunder 55-27 W DAL 4-1 W SA 4-2 L GS 3-4 2015 Memphis Grizzlies 55-27 W POR 4-1 L GS 2-4 2015 San Antonio Spurs 55-27 L LAC 3-4 54-28 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 29 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Philadelphia 76ers 54-28 W BRK 4-0 L BOS 3-4 2019 Denver Nuggets 54-28 W SA 4-3 L POR 3-4 2014 Miami Heat 54-28 W CHA 4-0 W BRK 4-1 W IND 4-2 L SA 1-4 2014 Houston Rockets 54-28 L POR 2-4 2014 Portland Trail Blazers 54-28 W HOU 4-2 L SA 1-4 53-29 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 26 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Denver Nuggets 53-29 W MIN 4-1 W PHX 4-2 W LAL 4-0 W MIA 4-1 2022 Miami Heat 53-29 W ATL 4-1 W PHI 4-2 L BOS 3-4 2022 Golden State Warriors 53-29 W DEN 4-1 W MEM 4-2 W DAL 4-1 W BOS 4-2 2019 Houston Rockets 53-29 W UTH 4-1 L GS 2-4 2019 Portland Trail Blazers 53-29 W OKC 4-1 W DEN 4-3 L GS 0-4 52-30 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 28 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Dallas Mavericks 52-30 W UTH 4-2 W PHX 4-3 L GS 1-4 2018 Philadelphia 76ers 52-30 W MIA 4-1 L BOS 1-4 2011 Orlando Magic 52-30 L ATL 2-4 2008 Orlando Magic 52-30 W TOR 4-1 L DET 1-4 2007 Houston Rockets 52-30 L UTH 3-4 51-31 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 27 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Cleveland Cavaliers 51-31 L NY 1-4 2023 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 L LAL 2-4 2022 Milwaukee Bucks 51-31 W CHI 4-1 L BOS 3-4 2022 Boston Celtics 51-31 W BRK 4-0 W MIL 4-3 W MIA 4-3 L GS 2-4 2022 Philadelphia 76ers 51-31 W TOR 4-2 L MIA 2-4 50-32 teams have made the playoffs 100.0% of the time ( 41 out of 41) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2019 Utah Jazz 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2018 Cleveland Cavaliers 50-32 W IND 4-3 W TOR 4-0 W BOS 4-3 L GS 0-4 2015 Chicago Bulls 50-32 W MIL 4-2 L CLE 2-4 2015 Dallas Mavericks 50-32 L HOU 1-4 2014 Memphis Grizzlies 50-32 L OKC 3-4 49-33 teams have made the playoffs 96.9% of the time ( 31 out of 32) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Utah Jazz 49-33 L DAL 2-4 2019 Boston Celtics 49-33 W IND 4-0 L MIL 1-4 2019 Oklahoma City Thunder 49-33 L POR 1-4 2018 Portland Trail Blazers 49-33 L NO 0-4 2017 Washington Wizards 49-33 W ATL 4-2 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Phoenix Suns 49-33 48-34 teams have made the playoffs 93.2% of the time ( 41 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Sacramento Kings 48-34 L GS 3-4 2022 Toronto Raptors 48-34 L PHI 2-4 2022 Denver Nuggets 48-34 L GS 1-4 2019 Indiana Pacers 48-34 L BOS 0-4 2019 San Antonio Spurs 48-34 L DEN 3-4 2019 Los Angeles Clippers 48-34 L GS 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2014 Phoenix Suns 48-34 2008 Golden State Warriors 48-34 1971 Phoenix Suns 48-34 47-35 teams have made the playoffs 97.7% of the time ( 43 out of 44) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 New York Knickerbockers 47-35 W CLE 4-1 L MIA 2-4 2018 Minnesota Timberwolves 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2018 San Antonio Spurs 47-35 L GS 1-4 2017 Oklahoma City Thunder 47-35 L HOU 1-4 2013 Golden State Warriors 47-35 W DEN 4-2 L SA 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 1972 Seattle SuperSonics 47-35 46-36 teams have made the playoffs 92.3% of the time ( 24 out of 26) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 Chicago Bulls 46-36 L MIL 1-4 2022 Minnesota Timberwolves 46-36 L MEM 2-4 2015 Washington Wizards 46-36 W TOR 4-0 L ATL 2-4 2011 New Orleans Hornets 46-36 L LAL 2-4 2011 Memphis Grizzlies 46-36 W SA 4-2 L OKC 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2018 Denver Nuggets 46-36 2009 Phoenix Suns 46-36 45-37 teams have made the playoffs 86.1% of the time ( 31 out of 36) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Brooklyn Nets 45-37 L PHI 0-4 2023 Phoenix Suns 45-37 W LAC 4-1 L DEN 2-4 2016 Indiana Pacers 45-37 L TOR 3-4 2015 New Orleans Pelicans 45-37 L GS 0-4 2013 Chicago Bulls 45-37 W BRK 4-3 L MIA 1-4 2013 Houston Rockets 45-37 L OKC 2-4 2013 Los Angeles Lakers 45-37 L SA 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder 45-37 2001 Houston Rockets 45-37 1983 Kansas City Kings 45-37 1982 Golden State Warriors 45-37 1971 Detroit Pistons 45-37 44-38 teams have made the playoffs 90.0% of the time ( 45 out of 50) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Miami Heat 44-38 W MIL 4-1 W NY 4-2 W BOS 4-3 L DEN 1-4 2023 Los Angeles Clippers 44-38 L PHX 1-4 2023 Golden State Warriors 44-38 W SAC 4-3 L LAL 2-4 2022 Brooklyn Nets 44-38 L BOS 0-4 2018 Miami Heat 44-38 L PHI 1-4 2018 Milwaukee Bucks 44-38 L BOS 3-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Cleveland Cavaliers 44-38 2005 Minnesota Timberwolves 44-38 2001 Seattle SuperSonics 44-38 1974 Golden State Warriors 44-38 1971 Boston Celtics 44-38 43-39 teams have made the playoffs 83.8% of the time ( 31 out of 37) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Los Angeles Lakers 43-39 W MEM 4-2 W GS 4-2 L DEN 0-4 2022 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L MIA 1-4 2018 Washington Wizards 43-39 L TOR 2-4 2017 Memphis Grizzlies 43-39 L SA 2-4 2017 Atlanta Hawks 43-39 L WSH 2-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Charlotte Hornets 43-39 2013 Utah Jazz 43-39 2011 Houston Rockets 43-39 2003 Houston Rockets 43-39 1979 San Diego Clippers 43-39 42-40 teams have made the playoffs 76.9% of the time ( 40 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Minnesota Timberwolves 42-40 L DEN 1-4 2019 Brooklyn Nets 42-40 L PHI 1-4 2019 Orlando Magic 42-40 L TOR 1-4 2017 Milwaukee Bucks 42-40 L TOR 2-4 2017 Indiana Pacers 42-40 L CLE 0-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 New Orleans Pelicans 42-40 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2018 Los Angeles Clippers 42-40 2016 Chicago Bulls 42-40 2010 Houston Rockets 42-40 41-41 teams have made the playoffs 69.2% of the time ( 36 out of 52) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2023 Atlanta Hawks 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2019 Detroit Pistons 41-41 L MIL 0-4 2017 Chicago Bulls 41-41 L BOS 2-4 2017 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 L GS 0-4 2016 Houston Rockets 41-41 L GS 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Toronto Raptors 41-41 2017 Miami Heat 41-41 2016 Washington Wizards 41-41 2013 Dallas Mavericks 41-41 2008 Portland Trail Blazers 41-41 40-42 teams have made the playoffs 42.5% of the time ( 17 out of 40) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Boston Celtics 40-42 L CLE 0-4 2008 Philadelphia 76ers 40-42 L DET 2-4 2007 Orlando Magic 40-42 L DET 0-4 2006 Milwaukee Bucks 40-42 L DET 1-4 1997 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 L HOU 0-3 1997 Phoenix Suns 40-42 L OKC 2-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Chicago Bulls 40-42 2023 Oklahoma City Thunder 40-42 2017 Denver Nuggets 40-42 2016 Utah Jazz 40-42 2014 Minnesota Timberwolves 40-42 39-43 teams have made the playoffs 41.4% of the time ( 12 out of 29) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2009 Detroit Pistons 39-43 L CLE 0-4 2004 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L BRK 0-4 1996 Sacramento Kings 39-43 L OKC 1-3 1993 Los Angeles Lakers 39-43 L PHX 2-3 1991 New York Knickerbockers 39-43 L CHI 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Miami Heat 39-43 2019 Charlotte Hornets 39-43 2019 Sacramento Kings 39-43 2018 Detroit Pistons 39-43 2015 Phoenix Suns 39-43 38-44 teams have made the playoffs 36.4% of the time ( 12 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2015 Brooklyn Nets 38-44 L ATL 2-4 2014 Atlanta Hawks 38-44 L IND 3-4 2013 Milwaukee Bucks 38-44 L MIA 0-4 1992 Miami Heat 38-44 L CHI 0-3 1988 Washington Bullets 38-44 L DET 2-3 1988 New York Knickerbockers 38-44 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Dallas Mavericks 38-44 2015 Utah Jazz 38-44 2015 Indiana Pacers 38-44 2008 Sacramento Kings 38-44 2006 New Orl/OK City Hornets 38-44 2006 Philadelphia 76ers 38-44 37-45 teams have made the playoffs 21.4% of the time ( 6 out of 28) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2011 Indiana Pacers 37-45 L CHI 1-4 2008 Atlanta Hawks 37-45 L BOS 3-4 1987 Denver Nuggets 37-45 L LAL 0-3 1986 Sacramento Kings 37-45 L HOU 0-3 1979 New Jersey Nets 37-45 L PHI 0-2 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Utah Jazz 37-45 2022 New York Knickerbockers 37-45 2019 Los Angeles Lakers 37-45 2017 Detroit Pistons 37-45 2015 Miami Heat 37-45 36-46 teams have made the playoffs 22.9% of the time ( 8 out of 35) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 36-46 L PHX 2-4 2004 Boston Celtics 36-46 L IND 0-4 1997 Los Angeles Clippers 36-46 L UTH 0-3 1985 Cleveland Cavaliers 36-46 L BOS 1-3 1985 Phoenix Suns 36-46 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves 36-46 2018 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2017 Charlotte Hornets 36-46 2014 Denver Nuggets 36-46 2011 Golden State Warriors 36-46 35-47 teams have made the playoffs 13.0% of the time ( 3 out of 23) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1995 Boston Celtics 35-47 L ORL 1-3 1986 San Antonio Spurs 35-47 L LAL 0-3 1984 Washington Bullets 35-47 L BOS 1-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2023 Indiana Pacers 35-47 2023 Washington Wizards 35-47 2022 Washington Wizards 35-47 2018 Los Angeles Lakers 35-47 2016 Orlando Magic 35-47 34-48 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 26) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Orlando Magic 34-48 2022 San Antonio Spurs 34-48 2017 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2014 New Orleans Pelicans 34-48 2013 Philadelphia 76ers 34-48 2013 Toronto Raptors 34-48 33-49 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 33) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Portland Trail Blazers 33-49 2022 Los Angeles Lakers 33-49 2019 New Orleans Pelicans 33-49 2019 Memphis Grizzlies 33-49 2019 Dallas Mavericks 33-49 32-50 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Washington Wizards 32-50 2017 Sacramento Kings 32-50 2016 New York Knickerbockers 32-50 2015 Detroit Pistons 32-50 2011 Los Angeles Clippers 32-50 31-51 teams have made the playoffs 3.7% of the time ( 1 out of 27) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1988 San Antonio Spurs 31-51 L LAL 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2017 New York Knickerbockers 31-51 2017 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2013 Minnesota Timberwolves 31-51 2007 Seattle SuperSonics 31-51 2001 Los Angeles Clippers 31-51 30-52 teams have made the playoffs 3.0% of the time ( 1 out of 33) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1986 Chicago Bulls 30-52 L BOS 0-3 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2022 Sacramento Kings 30-52 2016 New Orleans Pelicans 30-52 2015 Denver Nuggets 30-52 2011 Detroit Pistons 30-52 2007 Atlanta Hawks 30-52 29-53 teams have made the playoffs 4.0% of the time ( 1 out of 25) + - <- Most recently P L A Y O F F S FINAL FIRST CONF. CONF. MADE PLAYOFFS RECORD ROUND SEMIS FINALS FINALS 1968 Chicago Bulls 29-53 L LAL 1-4 MISSED PLAYOFFS 2019 Atlanta Hawks 29-53 2018 New York Knickerbockers 29-53 2017 Orlando Magic 29-53 2016 Minnesota Timberwolves 29-53 2015 Sacramento Kings 29-53 28-54 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 23) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Brooklyn Nets 28-54 2017 Philadelphia 76ers 28-54 2014 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2013 Sacramento Kings 28-54 2007 Milwaukee Bucks 28-54 27-55 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 20) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Charlotte Hornets 27-55 2022 Portland Trail Blazers 27-55 2018 Chicago Bulls 27-55 2018 Sacramento Kings 27-55 2014 Los Angeles Lakers 27-55 26-56 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 21) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2017 Los Angeles Lakers 26-56 2010 Golden State Warriors 26-56 2010 Washington Wizards 26-56 2008 Milwaukee Bucks 26-56 2006 Atlanta Hawks 26-56 2006 Charlotte Bobcats 26-56 25-57 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Indiana Pacers 25-57 2018 Orlando Magic 25-57 2015 Orlando Magic 25-57 2014 Boston Celtics 25-57 2014 Utah Jazz 25-57 24-58 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 25) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Oklahoma City Thunder 24-58 2018 Atlanta Hawks 24-58 2018 Dallas Mavericks 24-58 2017 Phoenix Suns 24-58 2013 Cleveland Cavaliers 24-58 23-59 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 17) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Detroit Pistons 23-59 2016 Phoenix Suns 23-59 2014 Orlando Magic 23-59 2011 Washington Wizards 23-59 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder 23-59 22-60 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 19) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Houston Rockets 22-60 2023 San Antonio Spurs 22-60 2022 Orlando Magic 22-60 2019 Chicago Bulls 22-60 2018 Memphis Grizzlies 22-60 21-61 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 18) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2018 Phoenix Suns 21-61 2016 Brooklyn Nets 21-61 2015 Los Angeles Lakers 21-61 2013 Charlotte Bobcats 21-61 2006 Portland Trail Blazers 21-61 20-62 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2022 Houston Rockets 20-62 2017 Brooklyn Nets 20-62 2013 Orlando Magic 20-62 2008 Seattle SuperSonics 20-62 1998 Dallas Mavericks 20-62 19-63 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2019 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2019 Phoenix Suns 19-63 2014 Philadelphia 76ers 19-63 2011 Cleveland Cavaliers 19-63 2009 Washington Wizards 19-63 2009 Los Angeles Clippers 19-63 18-64 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 7) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 2005 Charlotte Bobcats 18-64 2005 New Orleans Hornets 18-64 1996 Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 1990 Miami Heat 18-64 1990 Orlando Magic 18-64 17-65 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 15) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2023 Detroit Pistons 17-65 2019 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2016 Los Angeles Lakers 17-65 2015 New York Knickerbockers 17-65 2011 Minnesota Timberwolves 17-65 16-66 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 4) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2015 Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 1998 Toronto Raptors 16-66 1980 Detroit Pistons 16-66 1969 Phoenix Suns 16-66 15-67 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 13) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2014 Milwaukee Bucks 15-67 2010 Minnesota Timberwolves 15-67 2008 Miami Heat 15-67 2001 Chicago Bulls 15-67 2000 Los Angeles Clippers 15-67 14-68 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1997 Vancouver Grizzlies 14-68 1983 Houston Rockets 14-68 13-69 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2005 Atlanta Hawks 13-69 1994 Dallas Mavericks 13-69 12-70 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2010 New Jersey Nets 12-70 1987 Los Angeles Clippers 12-70 11-71 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 2) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1998 Denver Nuggets 11-71 1993 Dallas Mavericks 11-71 10-72 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 2016 Philadelphia 76ers 10-72 9-73 teams have made the playoffs 0.0% of the time ( 0 out of 1) + - <- Most recently FINAL MISSED PLAYOFFS RECORD 1973 Philadelphia 76ers 9-73
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