Washington Wizards Playoff History | 1951 - 2022

Overview

The Washington Wizards have played a total of 65 seasons. Their first season was in 1962, and their most recent season was in 2026.

Have the Washington Wizards gone by any other names?

Yes. In 1962, the team was known as the Chicago Packers. In 1963, the team changed their name to the Chicago Zephyrs. In 1964, the team moved to Baltimore and changed their name to the Baltimore Bullets. In 1974, the team moved to Washington DC and changed their name to the Capital Bullets. In 1975, the team changed their name to the Washington Bullets. In 1998, the team changed their name to the Washington Wizards.

What division do the Washington Wizards play in?

The Washington Wizards currently play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference.

When was the last time the Wizards were in the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards last made the playoffs in 2021, when they lost the Eastern Conference First Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 30 times in their 65 seasons.

When was the last time the Wizards missed the playoffs?

The Washington Wizards last missed the playoffs in 2025.

When was the last time the Wizards won a game?

The Washington Wizards last won a game on Feb 20, 2026, when they managed a 131-118 win against the Indiana Pacers. Since then, the Wizards have lost 10 straight games.

When was the last time the Wizards won a playoff series?

In 2017, the Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference First Round.

When was the last time the Wizards lost a playoff series?

In 2021, the Washington Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference First Round.

What years did the Wizards make the NBA Finals?

While in Washington DC, the Washington Wizards have appeared in the NBA Finals 3 times, in 1975, 1978 and 1979. In their full franchise history, they've appeared in 4 NBA Finals. In Washington DC, they appeared in 3 NBA Finals as the Washington Bullets, in 1975 and 1978-1979. In Baltimore, they appeared in one NBA Finals as the Baltimore Bullets, in 1971.

How many NBA Titles have the Wizards won?

The Washington Wizards won the NBA Finals once, in 1978.