By sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers (3-0), Sacramento Kings (4-0) and San Antonio Spurs (4-0) in the Western Conference, and then defeating the Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) in the NBA Finals, the Lakers posted the best single-season winning percentage in the history of the NBA Playoffs. Following is a look at the all-time best percentages:
| Season |
Team |
Record |
Pct. |
| 2000-01 |
Los Angeles Lakers |
15-1 |
.938 |
| 1982-83 |
Philadelphia 76ers |
12-1 |
.923 |
| 1988-89 |
Detroit Pistons |
15-2 |
.882 |
| 1990-91 |
Chicago Bulls |
15-2 |
.882 |
| 1998-99 |
San Antonio Spurs |
15-2 |
.882 |
| 1970-71 |
Milwaukee Bucks |
12-2 |
.857 |
| 1981-82 |
L.A. Lakers |
12-2 |
.857 |
| 1985-86 |
Boston Celtics |
15-3 |
.833 |
| 1995-96 |
Chicago Bulls |
15-3 |
.833 |
| 1986-87 |
L.A. Lakers |
15-3 |
.833 |
| 1949-50 |
Minneapolis Lakers |
10-2 |
.833 |
