The 2014-15 Los Angeles Lakers season was marked by struggles and rebuilding efforts. The team finished with a 21-61 record, placing 14th in the Western Conference and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. This season was challenging for the Lakers, who were trying to transition from their past successes to a new era.
Kobe Bryant was a focal point, returning from a knee injury that limited him to just six games in the previous season. However, Bryant’s return was short-lived as he suffered a torn rotator cuff in January, limiting him to 35 games. Despite his limited play, Bryant averaged 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, showcasing glimpses of his brilliance.
First-year head coach Byron Scott faced a daunting task with a roster that lacked depth and star power beyond Bryant. The team struggled defensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in several key categories. Offseason acquisitions like Carlos Boozer and Jeremy Lin provided veteran presence but couldn’t significantly elevate the team’s performance.
Rookie Julius Randle, the 7th overall pick, had his season cut short after suffering a broken leg during the opening game, further complicating the team’s development plans. The Lakers used the season to evaluate young talents like Jordan Clarkson, who emerged as a bright spot, earning All-Rookie First Team honors with his promising play.
Overall, the 2014-15 season was a pivotal moment in the Lakers’ rebuilding phase, setting the stage for future rebuilding efforts and the eventual resurgence of the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 21-61
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 2014-15 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kobe Bryant | 35 | 22.3 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 29.3 | |||||||
| Nick Young | 42 | 13.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 36.9 | |||||||
| Jordan Hill | 70 | 12.0 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 27.3 | |||||||
| Jabari Brown | 19 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 37.1 | |||||||
| Jordan Clarkson | 59 | 11.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 31.4 | |||||||
| Carlos Boozer | 71 | 11.8 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jeremy Lin | 74 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 36.9 | |||||||
| Vander Blue | 2 | 11.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 20.0 | |||||||
| Wayne Ellington | 65 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 37.0 | |||||||
| Wesley Johnson | 76 | 9.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 35.1 | |||||||
| Dwight Buycks | 6 | 8.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 63.6 | |||||||
| Ed Davis | 79 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tarik Black | 38 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ryan Kelly | 52 | 6.4 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 33.6 | |||||||
| Ronnie Price | 43 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 28.4 | |||||||
| Robert Sacre | 67 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Xavier Henry | 9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Julius Randle | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Los Angeles Lakers 2014-15 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2014-15 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 108-90 | |
| Oct 29, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 119-99 | |
| Oct 31, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 118-111 | |
| Nov 01, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 127-104 | |
| Nov 04, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 112-106 | |
| Nov 09, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 107-92 | |
| Nov 11, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 107-102 | |
| Nov 12, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 109-102 | |
| Nov 14, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 93-80 | |
| Nov 16, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 136-115 | |
| Nov 18, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-109 | |
| Nov 19, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | W 98-92 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 140-106 | |
| Nov 23, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 26, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 99-93 | |
| Nov 28, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 120-119 | |
| Nov 30, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 129-122 | |
| Dec 02, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-96 | |
| Dec 03, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | L 111-95 | |
| Dec 05, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-96 | |
| Dec 07, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 104-87 | |
| Dec 09, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 98-95 | |
| Dec 12, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 112-110 | |
| Dec 14, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-94 | |
| Dec 15, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 110-91 | |
| Dec 19, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-103 | |
| Dec 21, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 108-101 | |
| Dec 23, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-105 | |
| Dec 25, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 113-93 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-98 | |
| Dec 28, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 116-107 | |
| Dec 30, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 02, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 109-106 | |
| Jan 04, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 88-87 | |
| Jan 05, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-94 | |
| Jan 07, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-89 | |
| Jan 09, 2015 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-84 | |
| Jan 11, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-94 | |
| Jan 13, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | L 78-75 | |
| Jan 15, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-85 | |
| Jan 19, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-100 | |
| Jan 21, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 96-80 | |
| Jan 23, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-85 | |
| Jan 25, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 99-87 | |
| Jan 27, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 98-92 | |
| Jan 29, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 123-118 | |
| Feb 01, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-80 | |
| Feb 04, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-105 | |
| Feb 06, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-97 | |
| Feb 08, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-105 | |
| Feb 10, 2015 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 106-96 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-86 | |
| Feb 20, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 114-105 | |
| Feb 22, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 118-111 | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | W 100-97 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-93 | |
| Mar 01, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-101 | |
| Mar 03, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-103 | |
| Mar 04, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | L 100-94 | |
| Mar 06, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 97-90 | |
| Mar 08, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 100-93 | |
| Mar 10, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 93-85 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 | vs. New York Knicks | L 101-94 | |
| Mar 15, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 91-86 | |
| Mar 16, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-105 | |
| Mar 19, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 80-73 | |
| Mar 22, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-87 | |
| Mar 24, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 127-117 | |
| Mar 25, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-99 | |
| Mar 27, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 94-83 | |
| Mar 29, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 107-99 | |
| Mar 30, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-111 | |
| Apr 01, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 113-92 | |
| Apr 03, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-77 | |
| Apr 05, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-78 | |
| Apr 07, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-100 | |
| Apr 08, 2015 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 119-101 | |
| Apr 10, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-98 | |
| Apr 12, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 120-106 | |
| Apr 13, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-92 | |
| Apr 15, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 122-99 |