1973–74 Los Angeles Lakers season
The 1973–74 NBA season was the Lakers' 26th season in the NBA and 14th season in Los Angeles. Having lost to the New York Knicks in the previous season's NBA Finals, the Lakers would make it to the NBA Playoffs, posting a 47-35 record, only to lose to the Milwaukee Bucks in five games.
Following the season, Jerry West retired after 14 seasons with the Lakers. He would later return to the Lakers as the head coach from 1976 to 1979.Offseason
Draft picks
Roster
Regular season
Record vs. opponents
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Bucks win series 4-1
- Game 1 @ Milwaukee: Milwaukee 99, Los Angeles 95
- Game 2 @ Milwaukee: Milwaukee 109, Los Angeles 90
- Game 3 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 98, Milwaukee 96
- Game 4 @ Los Angeles: Milwaukee 112, Los Angeles 90
- Game 5 @ Milwaukee: Milwaukee 114, Los Angeles 92
- Gail Goodrich, All-NBA First Team
- Gail Goodrich, NBA All-Star Game
- Jerry West, NBA All-Star Game
