1961–62 Los Angeles Lakers season
The 1961–62 NBA season was the Lakers' 14th season in the NBA and second season in Los Angeles.Regular season
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
The Lakers had a division semifinal bye.West Division Finals
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons: Lakers win series 4-2
- Game 1 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 132, Detroit 108
- Game 2 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 127, Detroit 112
- Game 3 @ Detroit: Los Angeles 111, Detroit 106
- Game 4 @ Detroit: Detroit 118, Los Angeles 117
- Game 5 @ Los Angeles: Detroit 132, Los Angeles 125
- Game 6 @ Detroit: Los Angeles 123, Detroit 117
Last Playoffs meeting: 1961 Western Division Semifinals.Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Celtics win series 4-3
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 122, Los Angeles 108
- Game 2 @ Boston: Los Angeles 105, Boston 103
- Game 3 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 117, Boston 115
- Game 4 @ Los Angeles: Boston 115, Los Angeles 103
- Game 5 @ Boston: Los Angeles 126, Boston 121
- Game 6 @ Los Angeles: Boston 119, Los Angeles 105
- Game 7 @ Boston: Boston 110, Los Angeles 107
Last Playoffs meeting: 1959 NBA Finals.
