Great Rivalries
16 entries in the Los Angeles Lakers compendium.
Lakers vs CelticsThe greatest rivalry in NBA history: Celtics vs. Lakers.Lakers vs ClippersThe Battle of L.A.: A rivalry of shared arenas, contrasting histories, and never meeting in the playoffs.Lakers vs PistonsA rivalry of blue-collar grit versus Hollywood glamour, decided twice in Detroit's favor.Lakers vs SixersFour Finals Battles. Two Distinct Dynasties. One Unbreakable Rivalry.Lakers vs WarriorsLakers vs. Warriors: A Pacific Division rivalry with no Finals history.Lakers vs JazzThe 2019–20 Lakers won the franchise's 17th NBA championship, finishing 52–19 and going 57–0 when leading…Lakers vs KnicksLakers vs Knicks: A clash of NBA royalty.Lakers vs RocketsThe 2019–20 Lakers won the franchise's 17th NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in six games in the…Lakers vs BullsA season of change: three coaches, a lockout-shortened schedule, and a playoff run cut short by the Spurs.Lakers-SunsA new era begins for the Lakers without LeBron James.Lakers-SpursA season of milestones, injury, and transition for the Lakers.Lakers vs HeatLakers vs Heat: 2020 NBA Finals matchup.Lakers vs KingsA California rivalry born from NBL roots, renewed in the early 2000s with playoff intensity.Magic Johnson vs Larry BirdRivals from the 1979 NCAA finals to the NBA.Lakers vs CavaliersTwo storied franchises, but no Finals history between them.Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O'NealThe rivalry that defined a Lakers dynasty.
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