1977–78 Los Angeles Lakers season

The 1977–78 NBA season was the Lakers' 30th season in the NBA and 18th season in Los Angeles.

Season standings

 * z – clinched division title
 * y – clinched division title
 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 12
 * @ Seattle
 * L 90–102
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (26)
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (12)
 * Nixon, Scott (6)
 * Seattle Center Coliseum 14,098
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 14
 * Seattle
 * W 105–99
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (24)
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (18)
 * Adrian Dantley (6)
 * The Forum 15,051
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * April 16
 * @ Seattle
 * L 102–111
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31)
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (11)
 * Norm Nixon (5)
 * Seattle Center Coliseum 14,098
 * 1–2

Awards and records

 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, All-NBA Second Team
 * Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
 * Norm Nixon, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team