The 1963-64 Los Angeles Lakers season marked a period of transition and modest success for the franchise. Under the leadership of head coach Fred Schaus, the Lakers ended the regular season with a record of 42 wins and 38 losses. This placed them second in the Western Division, a testament to their competitive edge during a time when the NBA was beginning to expand and evolve.
Key contributions came from star players such as Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, who were instrumental in driving the team’s performance on the court. Jerry West, known for his scoring prowess and defensive capabilities, continued to be a dominant force, while Elgin Baylor’s all-around game and scoring talent added depth to the Lakers’ offensive strategies. Their performances were crucial in securing the team’s playoff berth.
In the postseason, the Lakers faced the St. Louis Hawks in the Western Division Semifinals. They managed to secure a victory in the series, advancing to the Western Division Finals. However, the Lakers’ playoff run was cut short when they faced the San Francisco Warriors. Despite their efforts, the Lakers were defeated by the Warriors, ending their quest for a championship that season.
Overall, the 1963-64 season was a period of resilience and competitive spirit for the Los Angeles Lakers, setting the stage for further development and success in subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 42-38
- Playoff Result: Division Semifinals: 2-3
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 1963-64 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jerry West | 72 | 28.7 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 31.2 | 7.2 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elgin Baylor | 78 | 25.4 | 11.7 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 24.2 | 11.6 | 5.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dick Barnett | 78 | 18.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 13.8 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rudy LaRusso | 79 | 12.3 | 9.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Leroy Ellis | 78 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 5.4 | 9.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Frank Selvy | 73 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Don Nelson | 80 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jim Krebs | 67 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gene Wiley | 78 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jim King | 60 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Hub Reed | 44 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mel Gibson | 9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Los Angeles Lakers in the 1964 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs Second Round vs. St. Louis Hawks
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 115-104 | |
| Mar 22, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 106-90 | |
| Mar 25, 1964 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 107-105 | |
| Mar 28, 1964 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 97-88 | |
| Mar 30, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 121-108 |
Los Angeles Lakers 1963-64 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1963-64 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 1963 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 117-108 | |
| Oct 22, 1963 | @ New York Knicks | W 130-117 | |
| Oct 23, 1963 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 124-116 | |
| Oct 25, 1963 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 122-109 | |
| Oct 30, 1963 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 115-107 | |
| Nov 01, 1963 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 122-112 | |
| Nov 02, 1963 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 118-99 | |
| Nov 06, 1963 | vs. New York Knicks | W 111-109 | |
| Nov 08, 1963 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 93-90 | |
| Nov 10, 1963 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-79 | |
| Nov 11, 1963 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 116-109 | |
| Nov 13, 1963 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-110 | |
| Nov 14, 1963 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 123-115 | |
| Nov 15, 1963 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-97 | |
| Nov 16, 1963 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-95 | |
| Nov 17, 1963 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 117-112 | |
| Nov 21, 1963 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 111-99 | |
| Nov 26, 1963 | @ New York Knicks | W 119-112 | |
| Nov 27, 1963 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-78 | |
| Nov 29, 1963 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 127-111 | |
| Nov 30, 1963 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 97-96 | |
| Dec 01, 1963 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 114-109 | |
| Dec 04, 1963 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 118-98 | |
| Dec 06, 1963 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 110-103 | |
| Dec 08, 1963 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | L 114-112 | |
| Dec 09, 1963 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 134-120 | |
| Dec 12, 1963 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 120-105 | |
| Dec 14, 1963 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 113-108 | |
| Dec 15, 1963 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 102-95 | |
| Dec 18, 1963 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-96 | |
| Dec 21, 1963 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 126-113 | |
| Dec 25, 1963 | @ New York Knicks | W 134-126 | |
| Dec 26, 1963 | @ Boston Celtics | L 126-110 | |
| Dec 28, 1963 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-100 | |
| Dec 29, 1963 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 140-128 | |
| Dec 31, 1963 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 132-119 | |
| Jan 04, 1964 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 125-118 | |
| Jan 05, 1964 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 97-95 | |
| Jan 08, 1964 | vs. New York Knicks | W 136-118 | |
| Jan 10, 1964 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 114-89 | |
| Jan 11, 1964 | vs. New York Knicks | L 118-108 | |
| Jan 15, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 111-109 | |
| Jan 16, 1964 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 108-95 | |
| Jan 17, 1964 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-79 | |
| Jan 18, 1964 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-111 | |
| Jan 20, 1964 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 118-107 | |
| Jan 22, 1964 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-101 | |
| Jan 24, 1964 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 118-100 | |
| Jan 25, 1964 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 120-95 | |
| Jan 26, 1964 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 108-96 | |
| Jan 28, 1964 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 93-92 | |
| Jan 29, 1964 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-97 | |
| Jan 30, 1964 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 107-89 | |
| Feb 01, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 113-96 | |
| Feb 02, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 107-105 | |
| Feb 04, 1964 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 118-100 | |
| Feb 05, 1964 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-85 | |
| Feb 07, 1964 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 111-103 | |
| Feb 08, 1964 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-101 | |
| Feb 09, 1964 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 119-110 | |
| Feb 11, 1964 | @ Boston Celtics | W 113-109 | |
| Feb 12, 1964 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-97 | |
| Feb 16, 1964 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 92-90 | |
| Feb 18, 1964 | @ New York Knicks | L 118-117 | |
| Feb 19, 1964 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 116-115 | |
| Feb 20, 1964 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-101 | |
| Feb 22, 1964 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 107-105 | |
| Feb 23, 1964 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 109-108 | |
| Feb 26, 1964 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 103-97 | |
| Feb 28, 1964 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 115-112 | |
| Feb 29, 1964 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 115-114 | |
| Mar 01, 1964 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 114-91 | |
| Mar 04, 1964 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 07, 1964 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | L 120-118 | |
| Mar 09, 1964 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 122-112 | |
| Mar 11, 1964 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 115-109 | |
| Mar 13, 1964 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 112-109 | |
| Mar 14, 1964 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | L 111-95 | |
| Mar 15, 1964 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-95 | |
| Mar 17, 1964 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-97 |
