The Los Angeles Sparks haven’t won a playoff series since 2019, when they earned a 1-0 win over the Seattle Storm in the second round.
Los Angeles hasn’t even made the postseason since 2020, something it could change in the 2025 WNBA playoff picture.
Last Time the Los Angeles Sparks Reached the WNBA Finals
The Sparks last reached the WNBA Finals in 2017, losing 3-2 to the Minnesota Lynx in a five-game series.
They have made it to the WNBA Finals five times.
Last Time the Los Angeles Sparks Won a WNBA Championship
Los Angeles won its third WNBA championship in 2016, earning a 3-2 win over Minnesota.
The Sparks also won titles in 2001 and 2002.
Los Angeles Sparks Playoff History
The Sparks have been in the WNBA since the first season in 1997. They have 20 playoff appearances and three championships in franchise history.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Second Round | Sun | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2019 | Semifinals | Sun | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2019 | Second Round | Storm | Won, 1-0 |
| 2018 | Second Round | Mystics | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2018 | First Round | Lynx | Won, 1-0 |
| 2017 | WNBA Finals | Lynx | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2017 | Semifinals | Mercury | Won, 3-0 |
| 2016 | WNBA Finals | Lynx | Won, 3-2 |
| 2016 | Semifinals | Sky | Won, 3-1 |
| 2015 | West Semifinals | Lynx | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2014 | West Semifinals | Mercury | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2013 | West Semifinals | Mercury | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2012 | West Finals | Lynx | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2012 | West Semifinals | Silver Stars | Won, 2-0 |
| 2010 | West Semifinals | Storm | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2009 | West Finals | Mercury | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2009 | West Semifinals | Storm | Won, 2-1 |
| 2008 | West Finals | Silver Stars | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2008 | West Semifinals | Storm | Won, 2-1 |
| 2006 | West Finals | Monarchs | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2006 | West Semifinals | Storm | Won, 2-1 |
| 2005 | West Semifinals | Monarchs | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2004 | West Semifinals | Monarchs | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2003 | WNBA Finals | Shock | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2003 | West Finals | Monarchs | Won, 2-1 |
| 2003 | West Semifinals | Lynx | Won, 2-1 |
| 2002 | WNBA Finals | Liberty | Won, 2-0 |
| 2002 | West Finals | Starzz | Won, 2-0 |
| 2002 | West Semifinals | Storm | Won, 2-0 |
| 2001 | WNBA Finals | Sting | Won, 2-0 |
| 2001 | West Finals | Monarchs | Won, 2-1 |
| 2001 | West Semifinals | Comets | Won, 2-0 |
| 2000 | West Finals | Comets | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2000 | West Semifinals | Mercury | Won, 2-0 |
| 1999 | West Finals | Comets | Lost, 2-0 |
| 1999 | First Round | Monarchs | Won, 1-0 |
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