The 2009-10 Los Angeles Lakers season marked another successful chapter in the franchise’s illustrious history, culminating in their 16th NBA Championship. Coached by Phil Jackson, the team built upon their previous season’s success, finishing with an impressive 57-25 record, securing the top seed in the Western Conference. The roster was spearheaded by Kobe Bryant, who averaged 27 points per game, and Pau Gasol, who contributed significantly with 18.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.
The Lakers faced a challenging playoff run, beginning with a six-game series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. They then dispatched the Utah Jazz in a four-game sweep in the conference semifinals. The Western Conference Finals saw them overcome the Phoenix Suns in six games, setting the stage for an intense NBA Finals rematch against the Boston Celtics.
The 2010 NBA Finals was a hard-fought battle that went the full seven games. The Lakers managed to clinch the series with a memorable 83-79 victory in Game 7 at the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant was named the Finals MVP for the second consecutive year, averaging 28.6 points per game during the series. This championship added another accolade to Phil Jackson’s legendary coaching career, marking his 11th NBA title. The 2009-10 season solidified the Lakers’ status as a dominant force in the league and further cemented Kobe Bryant’s legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats.
- Regular Season Record: 57-25
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-0, Western Conference Finals: 4-2, NBA Finals: 4-3
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 2009-10 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kobe Bryant | 73 | 27.0 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 32.9 | 23 | 29.2 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 37.4 |
| Pau Gasol | 65 | 18.3 | 11.3 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 23 | 19.6 | 11.1 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Andrew Bynum | 65 | 15.0 | 8.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 23 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Metta World Peace | 77 | 11.0 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 35.5 | 23 | 11.2 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 29.1 |
| Lamar Odom | 82 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 31.9 | 23 | 9.7 | 8.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 24.4 |
| Shannon Brown | 82 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 32.8 | 23 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 28.1 |
| Derek Fisher | 82 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 34.8 | 23 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 36.0 |
| Jordan Farmar | 82 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 37.6 | 23 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Sasha Vujačić | 67 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 30.9 | 10 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Josh Powell | 63 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 43.7 | 13 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adam Morrison | 31 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 23.8 | 2 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luke Walton | 29 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 41.2 | 16 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 22.2 |
| D.J. Mbenga | 49 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Lakers in the 2010 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder and emerged victorious in a hard-fought six-game series. Led by Kobe Bryant's scoring prowess and the dominant presence of Pau Gasol, the Lakers overcame the youthful energy and athleticism of the Thunder, highlighted by Kevin Durant's breakout performance. Ultimately, the Lakers' experience and resilience paved the way for their advancement and eventual championship run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2010 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 87-79 | |
| Apr 20, 2010 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 95-92 | |
| Apr 22, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 101-96 | |
| Apr 24, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 110-89 | |
| Apr 27, 2010 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 111-87 | |
| Apr 30, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 95-94 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference Semifinals and showcased their championship pedigree by sweeping the series 4-0. Led by Kobe Bryant's scoring prowess and Pau Gasol's dominance in the paint, the Lakers' balanced attack and staunch defense overwhelmed the Jazz, setting the stage for their eventual journey to winning the NBA Championship. This series highlighted the Lakers' depth and resilience, reinforcing their status as a powerhouse in the league that season.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-99 | |
| May 04, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 111-103 | |
| May 08, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | W 111-110 | |
| May 10, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | W 111-96 |
2010 Conference Championship vs. Phoenix Suns
In the 2010 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals, showcasing a dominant performance that highlighted their championship pedigree. Led by Kobe Bryant's exceptional play, the Lakers secured the series in six games, with Bryant averaging over 33 points per game and delivering clutch performances, including a memorable game-winning dagger in Game 6. This victory propelled the Lakers to the NBA Finals, where they eventually captured their second consecutive championship.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2010 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 128-107 | |
| May 19, 2010 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 124-112 | |
| May 23, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-109 | |
| May 25, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-106 | |
| May 27, 2010 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 103-101 | |
| May 29, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 111-103 |
2010 NBA Finals vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2010 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers triumphed over the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven-game series, securing their 16th championship. Kobe Bryant, who was named Finals MVP, delivered a standout performance, averaging 28.6 points per game and showcasing his tenacity and leadership. The series was a classic showdown between two storied franchises, with the Lakers overcoming a 3-2 deficit to clinch the title on their home court in Game 7.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 102-89 | |
| Jun 06, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 103-94 | |
| Jun 08, 2010 | @ Boston Celtics | W 91-84 | |
| Jun 10, 2010 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-89 | |
| Jun 13, 2010 | @ Boston Celtics | L 92-86 | |
| Jun 15, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 89-67 | |
| Jun 17, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 83-79 |
Los Angeles Lakers 2009-10 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2009-10 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 99-92 | |
| Oct 30, 2009 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 94-80 | |
| Nov 01, 2009 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-110 | |
| Nov 03, 2009 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 101-98 | |
| Nov 04, 2009 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-102 | |
| Nov 06, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 114-98 | |
| Nov 08, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 104-88 | |
| Nov 12, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 121-102 | |
| Nov 13, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-79 | |
| Nov 15, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 101-91 | |
| Nov 17, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-93 | |
| Nov 19, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-93 | |
| Nov 22, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 101-85 | |
| Nov 24, 2009 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-90 | |
| Nov 28, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 130-97 | |
| Nov 29, 2009 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 106-87 | |
| Dec 01, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 110-99 | |
| Dec 04, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | W 108-107 | |
| Dec 06, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-88 | |
| Dec 09, 2009 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 101-77 | |
| Dec 11, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-92 | |
| Dec 12, 2009 | @ Utah Jazz | L 102-94 | |
| Dec 15, 2009 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 96-87 | |
| Dec 16, 2009 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-106 | |
| Dec 19, 2009 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-84 | |
| Dec 20, 2009 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 93-81 | |
| Dec 22, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 111-108 | |
| Dec 25, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-87 | |
| Dec 26, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-103 | |
| Dec 28, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-103 | |
| Dec 29, 2009 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 124-118 | |
| Jan 01, 2010 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-108 | |
| Jan 03, 2010 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 131-96 | |
| Jan 05, 2010 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 88-79 | |
| Jan 06, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-91 | |
| Jan 08, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-98 | |
| Jan 10, 2010 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-77 | |
| Jan 12, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-85 | |
| Jan 13, 2010 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-95 | |
| Jan 15, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 126-86 | |
| Jan 18, 2010 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 98-92 | |
| Jan 21, 2010 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 93-87 | |
| Jan 22, 2010 | @ New York Knicks | W 115-105 | |
| Jan 24, 2010 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 106-105 | |
| Jan 26, 2010 | @ Washington Wizards | W 115-103 | |
| Jan 27, 2010 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 118-96 | |
| Jan 29, 2010 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-91 | |
| Jan 31, 2010 | @ Boston Celtics | W 90-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2010 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 95-93 | |
| Feb 03, 2010 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 99-97 | |
| Feb 05, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 126-113 | |
| Feb 06, 2010 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-82 | |
| Feb 08, 2010 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 101-89 | |
| Feb 10, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | W 96-81 | |
| Feb 16, 2010 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-94 | |
| Feb 18, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 87-86 | |
| Feb 23, 2010 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 99-98 | |
| Feb 24, 2010 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 101-96 | |
| Feb 26, 2010 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-90 | |
| Feb 28, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 95-89 | |
| Mar 02, 2010 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 122-99 | |
| Mar 04, 2010 | @ Miami Heat | L 114-111 | |
| Mar 05, 2010 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 98-83 | |
| Mar 07, 2010 | @ Orlando Magic | L 96-94 | |
| Mar 09, 2010 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 109-107 | |
| Mar 12, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 102-96 | |
| Mar 15, 2010 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 124-121 | |
| Mar 16, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 106-99 | |
| Mar 19, 2010 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 21, 2010 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-92 | |
| Mar 24, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 92-83 | |
| Mar 26, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 91-75 | |
| Mar 27, 2010 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-101 | |
| Mar 29, 2010 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 108-100 | |
| Mar 31, 2010 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-92 | |
| Apr 02, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 106-92 | |
| Apr 04, 2010 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-81 | |
| Apr 08, 2010 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 98-96 | |
| Apr 09, 2010 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 97-88 | |
| Apr 11, 2010 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 91-88 | |
| Apr 13, 2010 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-100 | |
| Apr 14, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 107-91 |