NBA Teams with the most Playoff Games and Wins
Looking for the NBA team with the most playoff games and wins? Discover their record-breaking numbers and the other top teams on the list
The NBA playoffs are the ultimate test of a team’s ability to perform under pressure. Over the years, some teams have been consistently successful in the playoffs, playing a large number of games and earning a high number of wins. In this article, we will take a closer look at the NBA team with the most playoff games and wins.
Which NBA team has played the most playoff games?
The Los Angeles Lakers hold the record for the most playoff games played in NBA history, with a total of 761 games as of the end of the 2021-2022 playoffs. The Lakers have also won the most playoff games in NBA history, with 447 wins to their name.
The Lakers are also the team with the most NBA Titles and with the most NAB Playoff Appearances. These success is due in large part to the many great players who have donned the purple and gold, including Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal.
The Boston Celtics are the team with the second-most playoff games played in NBA history, with a total of 699 games and 381 wins. The team’s success in the playoffs is due in large part to their legendary players, including Bill Russell who holds the record for the most rings, Larry Bird, and Paul Pierce.
Most NBA Playoff Games and Wins
# | Team | Games Played | Wins | % Wins |
1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 761 | 458 | 60% |
2 | Boston Celtics | 699 | 396 | 57% |
3 | Philadelphia 76ers | 471 | 242 | 51% |
4 | San Antonio Spurs | 403 | 222 | 55% |
5 | Atlanta Hawks | 384 | 168 | 44% |
6 | New York Knicks | 380 | 187 | 49% |
7 | Golden State Warriors | 371 | 206 | 56% |
8 | Detroit Pistons | 370 | 189 | 51% |
9 | Chicago Bulls | 349 | 187 | 54% |
10 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 331 | 164 | 50% |
11 | Houston Rockets | 322 | 158 | 49% |
12 | Phoenix Suns | 309 | 154 | 50% |
13 | Milwaukee Bucks | 301 | 149 | 50% |
14 | Utah Jazz | 292 | 135 | 46% |
15 | Portland Trail Blazers | 274 | 119 | 43% |
16 | Miami Heat | 267 | 149 | 56% |
17 | Indiana Pacers | 241 | 115 | 48% |
18 | Washington Wizards | 237 | 99 | 42% |
19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 229 | 125 | 55% |
20 | Dallas Mavericks | 227 | 105 | 46% |
21 | Denver Nuggets | 210 | 82 | 39% |
22 | Sacramento Kings | 187 | 80 | 43% |
23 | Brooklyn Nets | 167 | 70 | 42% |
24 | L.A. Clippers | 142 | 63 | 44% |
25 | Orlando Magic | 133 | 59 | 44% |
26 | Toronto Raptors | 123 | 57 | 46% |
27 | Memphis Grizzlies | 92 | 36 | 39% |
28 | Charlotte Hornets | 63 | 23 | 37% |
29 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 58 | 20 | 34% |
30 | New Orleans Pelicans | 55 | 22 | 40% |