Washington Wizards NBA playoff history, records and results
Have the NBA Playoffs been kind to the Washington Wizards over their franchise history? See how the Wizards have performed in the NBA postseason every year below.
Washington Wizards playoff history
- Playoff record: 99-140
- Appearances: 31
- Last playoff appearance: 2021 (defeated in First Round by 76ers)
- Finals appearances: 4
- Championships: 1
Washington Wizards highest-scoring playoff player performances
Elvin Hayes vs. Buffalo Braves (1975)
- Playoff round: Conference Semifinals
- Result: Win, 97-93
- Points: 46
- Rebounds: 12
- Assists: 5
- Steals: 3
Gilbert Arenas vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2006)
- Playoff round: First Round
- Result: Loss, 121-120
- Points: 44
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 4
- Steals: 1
John Wall vs. Atlanta Hawks (2017)
- Playoff round: First Round
- Result: Win, 115-99
- Points: 42
- Rebounds: 1
- Assists: 8
- Steals: 4
John Wall vs. Boston Celtics (2017)
- Playoff round: Conference Semifinals
- Result: Loss, 129-119
- Points: 40
- Rebounds: 3
- Assists: 13
- Steals: 3
Elvin Hayes vs. New York Knicks (1974)
- Playoff round: Conference Semifinals
- Result: Loss, 102-91
- Points: 40
- Rebounds: 14
- Assists: 4
Elvin Hayes vs. Atlanta Hawks (1979)
- Playoff round: Conference Semifinals
- Result: Win, 100-94
- Points: 39
- Rebounds: 15
Gilbert Arenas vs. Chicago Bulls (2005)
- Playoff round: First Round
- Result: Loss, 113-103
- Points: 39
- Rebounds: 6
- Assists: 4
- Steals: 4