1966–67 Los Angeles Lakers season

(lost to Warriors 0–3)

The 1966–67 Los Angeles Lakers season was the Lakers' 19th season in the NBA and seventh season in Los Angeles. Plagued by injuries and inexperience -- superstars Elgin Baylor and Jerry West sat out 26 games between them -- the Lakers got off to a forgettable 3–10 start en route to a 36–45 record, their worst on the West Coast. In the playoffs, they were swept by the upstart San Francisco Warriors in three games in the Western Division semifinals.

The otherwise disappointing season wasn't without this positive development: Jerry Chambers and Archie Clark made regular contributions in their pro debuts. Clark finished third in the Rookie of the Year vote.

This season was the final one for the familiar blue-and white-uniforms with cursive script reading "Los Angeles" on the front of both home and away uniforms, which had been in place since the team moved to the West Coast in 1960. The following year, the color combination was changed to purple and gold with "Lakers" on the front of both uniforms, where it has remained ever since.

The campaign also marked the farewell to the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena as the team home. It was replaced by The Forum early in the 1967-68 campaign.

Regular season

Season standings

:x – clinched playoff spot

Game log

1966–67 game log
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