As of April 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers have never faced each other in the NBA playoffs. Despite sharing the same city and, until recently, the same arena, their postseason paths have never intersected. The Clippers have made 19 playoff appearances in their 55-season history , while the Lakers have qualified for the playoffs 65 times in 77 seasons . However, they have never met in a playoff series.