The 2004-05 Los Angeles Lakers season marked a significant transitional period for the franchise. After reaching the NBA Finals the previous year, the team underwent major changes. Most notably, head coach Phil Jackson parted ways with the team, and superstar center Shaquille O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat. Rudy Tomjanovich was brought in as the new head coach, but he resigned midway through the season due to health issues. Frank Hamblen stepped in as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
On the court, the Lakers struggled to find their footing. Kobe Bryant emerged as the undisputed leader of the team, but his efforts were not enough to compensate for the lack of support and depth in the squad. The team’s roster featured new additions like Caron Butler and Lamar Odom, but they faced challenges in maintaining consistency. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 34-48 record, failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 1994.
Despite the disappointing season, there were a few bright spots. Kobe Bryant delivered several standout performances and averaged 27.6 points per game. However, the season was ultimately viewed as a rebuilding year for the Lakers as they looked to regroup and strategize for future success under a new leadership structure. The 2004-05 season was a clear indicator of the challenges the franchise would face in the post-Shaq era.
- Regular Season Record: 34-48
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 2004-05 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kobe Bryant | 66 | 27.6 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 33.8 | |||||||
| Caron Butler | 77 | 15.5 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 30.4 | |||||||
| Lamar Odom | 64 | 15.2 | 10.2 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 30.8 | |||||||
| Chucky Atkins | 82 | 13.6 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 38.7 | |||||||
| Chris Mihm | 75 | 9.8 | 6.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jumaine Jones | 76 | 7.6 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 39.1 | |||||||
| Devean George | 15 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 36.2 | |||||||
| Brian Cook | 72 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 39.2 | |||||||
| Tierre Brown | 76 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 36.1 | |||||||
| Stanislav Medvedenko | 43 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Brian Grant | 69 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Luke Walton | 61 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 26.2 | |||||||
| Sasha Vujačić | 35 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 27.0 | |||||||
| Tony Bobbitt | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Vlade Divac | 15 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kareem Rush | 14 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 20.0 | |||||||
Los Angeles Lakers 2004-05 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2004-05 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2004 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 89-78 | |
| Nov 03, 2004 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-78 | |
| Nov 05, 2004 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 105-96 | |
| Nov 07, 2004 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 106-90 | |
| Nov 09, 2004 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 106-98 | |
| Nov 10, 2004 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 110-87 | |
| Nov 12, 2004 | @ Orlando Magic | L 122-113 | |
| Nov 13, 2004 | @ Houston Rockets | W 84-79 | |
| Nov 17, 2004 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-89 | |
| Nov 19, 2004 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-102 | |
| Nov 21, 2004 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-93 | |
| Nov 23, 2004 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 100-96 | |
| Nov 26, 2004 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 109-106 | |
| Nov 28, 2004 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 89-76 | |
| Nov 30, 2004 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-90 | |
| Dec 01, 2004 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-84 | |
| Dec 03, 2004 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 97-88 | |
| Dec 08, 2004 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 113-110 | |
| Dec 11, 2004 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 89-87 | |
| Dec 12, 2004 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 105-98 | |
| Dec 14, 2004 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-93 | |
| Dec 16, 2004 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 115-99 | |
| Dec 17, 2004 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 120-116 | |
| Dec 20, 2004 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 82-72 | |
| Dec 22, 2004 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 101-89 | |
| Dec 25, 2004 | vs. Miami Heat | L 104-102 | |
| Dec 28, 2004 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 117-99 | |
| Jan 02, 2005 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 99-91 | |
| Jan 04, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-83 | |
| Jan 05, 2005 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 118-104 | |
| Jan 07, 2005 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 111-104 | |
| Jan 10, 2005 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-96 | |
| Jan 12, 2005 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 95-83 | |
| Jan 13, 2005 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-94 | |
| Jan 15, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 104-102 | |
| Jan 17, 2005 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 102-94 | |
| Jan 19, 2005 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 93-90 | |
| Jan 21, 2005 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2005 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-93 | |
| Jan 26, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2005 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 109-103 | |
| Jan 30, 2005 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 101-90 | |
| Feb 01, 2005 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 92-79 | |
| Feb 03, 2005 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-91 | |
| Feb 06, 2005 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-102 | |
| Feb 07, 2005 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 114-108 | |
| Feb 09, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-103 | |
| Feb 10, 2005 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-81 | |
| Feb 13, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 103-89 | |
| Feb 15, 2005 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 102-95 | |
| Feb 22, 2005 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-95 | |
| Feb 23, 2005 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 86-83 | |
| Feb 25, 2005 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 111-90 | |
| Feb 27, 2005 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-102 | |
| Feb 28, 2005 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-115 | |
| Mar 02, 2005 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-101 | |
| Mar 04, 2005 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 108-103 | |
| Mar 06, 2005 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 08, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-101 | |
| Mar 10, 2005 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-95 | |
| Mar 12, 2005 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 117-116 | |
| Mar 14, 2005 | @ Washington Wizards | L 95-81 | |
| Mar 15, 2005 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-91 | |
| Mar 17, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-89 | |
| Mar 18, 2005 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-97 | |
| Mar 20, 2005 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 102-100 | |
| Mar 22, 2005 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-107 | |
| Mar 24, 2005 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 117-96 | |
| Mar 27, 2005 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-89 | |
| Mar 29, 2005 | vs. New York Knicks | W 117-107 | |
| Mar 31, 2005 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 105-96 | |
| Apr 02, 2005 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 95-94 | |
| Apr 03, 2005 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 102-82 | |
| Apr 05, 2005 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 125-99 | |
| Apr 07, 2005 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 114-100 | |
| Apr 08, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-94 | |
| Apr 10, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 124-105 | |
| Apr 11, 2005 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 108-97 | |
| Apr 15, 2005 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 115-106 | |
| Apr 17, 2005 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 114-112 | |
| Apr 18, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 126-99 | |
| Apr 20, 2005 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-103 |