The 1993-94 Los Angeles Lakers season was a transitional period for the franchise. Under the leadership of head coach Randy Pfund, the team was navigating a post-Magic Johnson era, attempting to rebuild and find a new identity. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 33-49 record, placing them 9th in the Western Conference and missing the playoffs for the first time since 1975-76.
Key players included forward James Worthy, who was in his final NBA season, and guard Nick Van Exel, who emerged as a promising rookie by averaging 13.6 points and 5.8 assists per game. Cedric Ceballos, acquired in a trade with the Phoenix Suns, provided a scoring boost with 21.7 points per game in the 58 games he played with the team. Despite these individual performances, the Lakers struggled with consistency and depth throughout the season.
The team’s defense was a significant issue, as they allowed opponents to score an average of 107.8 points per game, ranking them near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency. This season highlighted the need for a strategic overhaul, which the Lakers would address in subsequent years, eventually paving the way for their late-1990s resurgence. Overall, the 1993-94 season served as a challenging yet pivotal chapter in Lakers history, setting the stage for the team’s eventual return to prominence.
- Regular Season Record: 33-49
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 1993-94 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Vlade Divac | 79 | 14.2 | 10.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 19.1 | |||||||
| Anthony Peeler | 30 | 14.1 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Nick Van Exel | 81 | 13.6 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 33.8 | |||||||
| Elden Campbell | 76 | 12.3 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sedale Threatt | 81 | 11.9 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 15.1 | |||||||
| Doug Christie | 65 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 32.8 | |||||||
| Trevor Wilson | 5 | 10.2 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| James Worthy | 80 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 28.8 | |||||||
| George Lynch | 71 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sam Bowie | 25 | 8.9 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Tony Smith | 73 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 32.0 | |||||||
| Reggie Jordan | 23 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 50.0 | |||||||
| James Edwards | 45 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kurt Rambis | 50 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Danny Schayes | 13 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Antonio Harvey | 27 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | |||||||
Los Angeles Lakers 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-108 | |
| Nov 06, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 129-101 | |
| Nov 09, 1993 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-102 | |
| Nov 10, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-101 | |
| Nov 12, 1993 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 113-84 | |
| Nov 14, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-100 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 116-114 | |
| Nov 18, 1993 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-76 | |
| Nov 19, 1993 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 88-86 | |
| Nov 21, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-102 | |
| Nov 23, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-94 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 141-124 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-100 | |
| Nov 27, 1993 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-92 | |
| Dec 01, 1993 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 124-91 | |
| Dec 04, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 05, 1993 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-99 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 92-78 | |
| Dec 10, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-99 | |
| Dec 12, 1993 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 100-97 | |
| Dec 14, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 99-93 | |
| Dec 16, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-85 | |
| Dec 17, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-94 | |
| Dec 19, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 122-92 | |
| Dec 21, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-92 | |
| Dec 26, 1993 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 118-93 | |
| Dec 29, 1993 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-92 | |
| Jan 02, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 94-92 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 119-118 | |
| Jan 05, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 106-98 | |
| Jan 07, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 111-108 | |
| Jan 09, 1994 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 95-89 | |
| Jan 11, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 122-117 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 130-122 | |
| Jan 18, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-88 | |
| Jan 20, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 107-102 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-93 | |
| Jan 26, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-99 | |
| Jan 28, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-97 | |
| Feb 01, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-97 | |
| Feb 03, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-88 | |
| Feb 04, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 95-87 | |
| Feb 06, 1994 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-90 | |
| Feb 08, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 107-104 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 103-96 | |
| Feb 10, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 103-84 | |
| Feb 15, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-89 | |
| Feb 18, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 113-96 | |
| Feb 20, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-95 | |
| Feb 24, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-90 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 126-110 | |
| Feb 27, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 02, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 97-89 | |
| Mar 04, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-99 | |
| Mar 05, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | L 124-118 | |
| Mar 07, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-84 | |
| Mar 10, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-101 | |
| Mar 13, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 90-88 | |
| Mar 14, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | L 102-101 | |
| Mar 16, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 129-94 | |
| Mar 18, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 102-90 | |
| Mar 20, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 97-91 | |
| Mar 21, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | W 84-81 | |
| Mar 23, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-109 | |
| Mar 24, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 113-107 | |
| Mar 27, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-101 | |
| Mar 29, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 91-89 | |
| Mar 31, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 95-92 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 101-88 | |
| Apr 03, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 102-89 | |
| Apr 06, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 128-123 | |
| Apr 08, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 112-99 | |
| Apr 09, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-104 | |
| Apr 12, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 128-117 | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 117-88 | |
| Apr 15, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-100 | |
| Apr 16, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 108-103 | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-98 | |
| Apr 20, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-90 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 126-91 | |
| Apr 24, 1994 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-97 |