1964–65 Los Angeles Lakers season
The 1964–65 NBA season was the Lakers' 17th season in the NBA and fifth season in Los Angeles.
The team reached the NBA Finals, only to fall against the Boston Celtics in five games.Roster
Regular season
Standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
The Lakers had a division semifinal bye.West Division Finals
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Baltimore Bullets: Lakers win series 4-2
- Game 1 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 121, Baltimore 115
- Game 2 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 118, Baltimore 115
- Game 3 @ Baltimore: Baltimore 122, Los Angeles 115
- Game 4 @ Baltimore: Baltimore 114, Los Angeles 112
- Game 5 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 120, Baltimore 112
- Game 6 @ Baltimore: Los Angeles 117, Baltimore 115
NBA Finals
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Celtics win series 4-1
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 142, Los Angeles 110
- Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 129, Los Angeles 123
- Game 3 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 126, Boston 105
- Game 4 @ Los Angeles: Boston 112, Los Angeles 99
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 129, Los Angeles 96
- Elgin Baylor, All-NBA First Team
- Jerry West, All-NBA First Team
- Elgin Baylor, NBA All-Star Game
- Jerry West, NBA All-Star Game
