The 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers season was marked by significant ups and downs but ultimately showcased a resilient squad. The team, led by head coach Darvin Ham in his first season, had to navigate through injuries and roster changes. LeBron James continued to defy age, delivering stellar performances and surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a major highlight of the season.
The Lakers struggled early in the season, grappling with a sub-.500 record that put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. However, strategic mid-season trades brought in key players like Rui Hachimura, who added depth and versatility to the lineup. These moves, combined with the improving chemistry among the players, helped the Lakers stage a late-season rally.
Finishing the regular season with a 43-39 record, the Lakers secured a spot in the Play-In Tournament. They successfully advanced to the playoffs as the seventh seed. In the postseason, the Lakers made a surprising run to the Western Conference Finals, showcasing their defensive prowess and veteran leadership. Although they were eventually eliminated by the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers exceeded expectations and laid a strong foundation for the future.
The 2022-23 season underscored the Lakers’ potential when healthy and functioning cohesively. The team’s resilience and strategic adjustments set the stage for optimism heading into the next season, with hopes of building on their playoff momentum.
- Regular Season Record: 43-39
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Western Conference Finals: 0-4
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 2022-23 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| LeBron James | 55 | 28.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 32.1 | 16 | 24.5 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 26.4 |
| Anthony Davis | 56 | 25.9 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 25.7 | 16 | 22.6 | 14.1 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 33.3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 17 | 17.4 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 41.4 | 16 | 13.3 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 31.0 |
| Russell Westbrook | 52 | 15.9 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 29.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Austin Reaves | 64 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 39.8 | 16 | 16.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 44.3 |
| Dennis Schröder | 66 | 12.6 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 32.9 | 16 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 33.3 |
| Thomas Bryant | 41 | 12.1 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 44.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 56 | 11.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 36.5 | 13 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.2 |
| Malik Beasley | 26 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 35.3 | 11 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| Rui Hachimura | 33 | 9.6 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 29.6 | 16 | 12.2 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 48.7 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 26 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 30.3 | 15 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 24.1 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | 76 | 7.1 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 38.1 | 12 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 13.3 |
| Kendrick Nunn | 39 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Patrick Beverley | 45 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 34.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wenyen Gabriel | 68 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 27.8 | 10 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Matt Ryan | 12 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 37.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mo Bamba | 9 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 31.3 | 3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Max Christie | 41 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 41.9 | 9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 25.0 |
| Juan Toscano-Anderson | 30 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Damian Jones | 22 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | 6 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cole Swider | 7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Davon Reed | 8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Sterling Brown | 4 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs
2023 NBA Play-In Tournament
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-102 |
Playoffs First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies
In the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers showcased their resilience and depth, overcoming the Memphis Grizzlies in a fierce series. LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the charge with pivotal performances, while the supporting cast provided crucial contributions on both ends of the floor. The Lakers' ability to adapt strategically against Memphis' young and dynamic roster highlighted their playoff experience and championship aspirations.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 128-112 | |
| Apr 19, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 103-93 | |
| Apr 22, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-101 | |
| Apr 24, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 117-111 | |
| Apr 26, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 116-99 | |
| Apr 28, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 125-85 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers showcased their depth and resilience, overcoming the Golden State Warriors in a thrilling series. LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the charge with stellar performances, blending their veteran experience with the youthful energy of rising stars like Austin Reaves. The Lakers' defensive intensity and strategic adjustments were crucial in outmaneuvering the Warriors' dynamic offense, ultimately securing their place in the Western Conference Finals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 117-112 | |
| May 04, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 127-100 | |
| May 06, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 127-97 | |
| May 08, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-101 | |
| May 10, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-106 | |
| May 12, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 122-101 |
2023 Conference Championship vs. Denver Nuggets
In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers made a strong run to the Western Conference Finals, showcasing a blend of veteran leadership and young talent. Despite their efforts, they were outmatched by the Denver Nuggets, who capitalized on Nikola Jokić's MVP-level play and a deep supporting cast. The Lakers' journey highlighted the resilience of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but ultimately, they fell short against a well-rounded Nuggets team.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 132-126 | |
| May 18, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-103 | |
| May 20, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 119-108 | |
| May 22, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 113-111 |
Los Angeles Lakers 2022-23 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2022-23 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 123-109 | |
| Oct 20, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-97 | |
| Oct 23, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-104 | |
| Oct 26, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-99 | |
| Oct 28, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-102 | |
| Oct 30, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 121-110 | |
| Nov 02, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-117 | |
| Nov 04, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 130-116 | |
| Nov 06, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-100 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | L 139-116 | |
| Nov 09, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-101 | |
| Nov 11, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 120-114 | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 116-103 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-121 | |
| Nov 20, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 123-92 | |
| Nov 22, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-105 | |
| Nov 25, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 105-94 | |
| Nov 26, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 143-138 | |
| Nov 28, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 116-115 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 128-109 | |
| Dec 02, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 133-129 | |
| Dec 04, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 130-119 | |
| Dec 06, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-102 | |
| Dec 07, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 126-113 | |
| Dec 09, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 133-122 | |
| Dec 11, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 124-117 | |
| Dec 13, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 122-118 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 126-108 | |
| Dec 18, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 119-117 | |
| Dec 19, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 130-104 | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 134-120 | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 134-130 | |
| Dec 25, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 124-115 | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 129-110 | |
| Dec 28, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | L 112-98 | |
| Dec 30, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 130-121 | |
| Jan 02, 2023 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 121-115 | |
| Jan 04, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | W 112-109 | |
| Jan 06, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 130-114 | |
| Jan 07, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 136-134 | |
| Jan 09, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 122-109 | |
| Jan 12, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 119-115 | |
| Jan 15, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 113-112 | |
| Jan 16, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 140-132 | |
| Jan 18, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 116-111 | |
| Jan 20, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 122-121 | |
| Jan 22, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-112 | |
| Jan 24, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 133-115 | |
| Jan 25, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 113-104 | |
| Jan 28, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | L 125-121 | |
| Jan 30, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 121-104 | |
| Jan 31, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | W 129-123 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 112-111 | |
| Feb 04, 2023 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 131-126 | |
| Feb 07, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 133-130 | |
| Feb 09, 2023 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-106 | |
| Feb 11, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-103 | |
| Feb 13, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 127-115 | |
| Feb 15, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-102 | |
| Feb 23, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 124-111 | |
| Feb 26, 2023 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 111-108 | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 121-109 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 123-117 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 110-102 | |
| Mar 05, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-105 | |
| Mar 07, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-103 | |
| Mar 10, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 122-112 | |
| Mar 12, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | L 112-108 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 123-108 | |
| Mar 15, 2023 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-110 | |
| Mar 17, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 111-110 | |
| Mar 19, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-105 | |
| Mar 22, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 122-111 | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 116-111 | |
| Mar 26, 2023 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 118-108 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 121-110 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 123-111 | |
| Apr 02, 2023 | @ Houston Rockets | W 134-109 | |
| Apr 04, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | W 135-133 | |
| Apr 05, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 125-118 | |
| Apr 07, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 121-107 | |
| Apr 09, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 128-117 |