The 1994-95 Los Angeles Lakers season was a transitional period for the franchise. Under the guidance of head coach Del Harris, the Lakers aimed to improve upon their previous season’s performance. The team finished with a 48-34 record, securing the fifth seed in the Western Conference. This marked a significant improvement from their 33-win season the year before.
A key factor in their resurgence was the performance of second-year player Eddie Jones, who provided a boost with his athleticism and scoring ability. Alongside Jones, veteran guard Nick Van Exel played a pivotal role, leading the team with his playmaking skills. Center Vlade Divac anchored the interior, while forward Cedric Ceballos emerged as a scoring threat, averaging over 21 points per game and earning an All-Star selection.
In the playoffs, the Lakers faced the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round. Despite their regular-season success, the Lakers were eliminated in four games by the Sonics, a series highlighted by intense competition and close finishes. This early exit underscored the ongoing need for growth and experience among the young core.
The 1994-95 season was a crucial step in the Lakers’ rebuilding phase during the mid-1990s, setting the groundwork for future success. With a blend of promising young talent and experienced players, the team laid important foundations that would eventually lead to championship contention in the years to come.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats for 1994-95 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Cedric Ceballos | 58 | 21.7 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 39.7 | 10 | 14.2 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 36.0 |
| Nick Van Exel | 80 | 16.9 | 2.8 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 35.8 | 10 | 20.0 | 3.8 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 31.8 |
| Vlade Divac | 80 | 16.0 | 10.4 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 18.9 | 10 | 15.6 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 22.2 |
| Eddie Jones | 64 | 14.0 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 37.0 | 10 | 8.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 44.4 |
| Elden Campbell | 73 | 12.5 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 10 | 15.7 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Peeler | 73 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 38.9 | 10 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 25.8 |
| Sedale Threatt | 59 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 37.9 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lloyd Daniels | 25 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 26.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| George Lynch | 56 | 6.1 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 14.3 | 10 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Tony Smith | 61 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 35.2 | 6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| Sam Bowie | 67 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 18.2 | 10 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Miller | 46 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Randolph Keys | 6 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Antonio Harvey | 59 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 100.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kurt Rambis | 26 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lester Conner | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Los Angeles Lakers in the 1995 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Seattle SuperSonics
In the 1995 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round. Despite a strong effort from Nick Van Exel and Cedric Ceballos, the Lakers were overpowered by the Sonics' depth and experience, ultimately losing the series 3-1. This series highlighted the Lakers' need for further development and depth to compete with the league's elite teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 96-71 | |
| Apr 29, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 84-82 | |
| May 01, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 105-101 | |
| May 04, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 114-110 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 1995 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the San Antonio Spurs in the second round after defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round. Despite a strong effort led by a young Eddie Jones and veteran Cedric Ceballos, the Lakers struggled against the Spurs' formidable duo of David Robinson and Dennis Rodman, ultimately losing the series 4-2. This exit highlighted the Lakers' need for further development and depth to contend with the NBA's elite teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-94 | |
| May 08, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 97-90 | |
| May 12, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 92-85 | |
| May 14, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 80-71 | |
| May 16, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 98-96 | |
| May 18, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-88 |
Los Angeles Lakers 1994-95 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1994-95 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-98 | |
| Nov 05, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-96 | |
| Nov 08, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-113 | |
| Nov 09, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 122-99 | |
| Nov 11, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 124-117 | |
| Nov 12, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-99 | |
| Nov 15, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-92 | |
| Nov 16, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | L 110-89 | |
| Nov 18, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 82-80 | |
| Nov 23, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 118-106 | |
| Nov 25, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 92-87 | |
| Nov 26, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 112-96 | |
| Nov 29, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 129-120 | |
| Nov 30, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-79 | |
| Dec 02, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 107-89 | |
| Dec 06, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-101 | |
| Dec 09, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 109-84 | |
| Dec 10, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 120-113 | |
| Dec 13, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 115-108 | |
| Dec 15, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | W 97-94 | |
| Dec 17, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 116-102 | |
| Dec 20, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-95 | |
| Dec 23, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 100-89 | |
| Dec 27, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 129-105 | |
| Dec 29, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 96-95 | |
| Dec 30, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 127-112 | |
| Jan 03, 1995 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-96 | |
| Jan 06, 1995 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-98 | |
| Jan 08, 1995 | vs. Miami Heat | W 122-105 | |
| Jan 09, 1995 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 129-83 | |
| Jan 11, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 118-108 | |
| Jan 13, 1995 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-104 | |
| Jan 16, 1995 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 96-88 | |
| Jan 18, 1995 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 106-105 | |
| Jan 20, 1995 | @ Boston Celtics | W 120-118 | |
| Jan 21, 1995 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-113 | |
| Jan 23, 1995 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 108-102 | |
| Jan 25, 1995 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 120-116 | |
| Jan 28, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 128-121 | |
| Jan 31, 1995 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 119-115 | |
| Feb 01, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-109 | |
| Feb 03, 1995 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 88-74 | |
| Feb 04, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-118 | |
| Feb 07, 1995 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 85-83 | |
| Feb 08, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-99 | |
| Feb 15, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 102-96 | |
| Feb 16, 1995 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 98-82 | |
| Feb 19, 1995 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-83 | |
| Feb 20, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 22, 1995 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-100 | |
| Feb 24, 1995 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 95-93 | |
| Feb 25, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 83-81 | |
| Feb 27, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 101-95 | |
| Mar 01, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 101-93 | |
| Mar 03, 1995 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-104 | |
| Mar 05, 1995 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-102 | |
| Mar 07, 1995 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-104 | |
| Mar 08, 1995 | @ Orlando Magic | L 114-110 | |
| Mar 10, 1995 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-103 | |
| Mar 11, 1995 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 108-105 | |
| Mar 13, 1995 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 93-91 | |
| Mar 15, 1995 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-108 | |
| Mar 17, 1995 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 118-92 | |
| Mar 19, 1995 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 121-116 | |
| Mar 22, 1995 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-114 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 113-103 | |
| Mar 26, 1995 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 107-96 | |
| Mar 28, 1995 | @ Houston Rockets | W 106-96 | |
| Mar 29, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 107-84 | |
| Mar 31, 1995 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 121-107 | |
| Apr 02, 1995 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 119-112 | |
| Apr 04, 1995 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-101 | |
| Apr 05, 1995 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 130-111 | |
| Apr 07, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 113-90 | |
| Apr 09, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 101-87 | |
| Apr 11, 1995 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-93 | |
| Apr 12, 1995 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 109-99 | |
| Apr 15, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 119-114 | |
| Apr 16, 1995 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 125-111 | |
| Apr 18, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-97 | |
| Apr 20, 1995 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-97 | |
| Apr 22, 1995 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-104 |