Los Angeles Lakers Reclaim 3rd Seed in Western Conference
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a significant move up the Western Conference standings, reclaiming the 3rd seed with an impressive 47-30 record. With a remarkable 30-10 home record, ranking 3rd in the NBA, the Lakers are poised for a strong playoff run.¹
Key Standings:
– *Western Conference Top 5:*
– 1. *Thunder*: 64-12
– 2. *Rockets*: 50-27
– 3. *Lakers*: 47-30
– 4. *Nuggets*: 47-30
– 5. *Warriors*: 45-31
Tiebreaker Scenarios:
The Lakers have favorable tiebreaker scenarios against several teams, including²:
– *Houston Rockets*: The Lakers and Rockets are tied 1-1, with a crucial matchup on April 11 determining the tiebreaker.
– *Denver Nuggets*: The Lakers are likely to win the tiebreaker due to their division lead and better conference record (32-13 vs. 29-18).
– *Golden State Warriors*: The Lakers lead the season series 3-1, securing the tiebreaker.
– *Memphis Grizzlies*: The Lakers also lead the season series 3-1, holding the tiebreaker.
– *Minnesota Timberwolves*: The Lakers are likely to win the tiebreaker due to their division lead and better conference record (32-13 vs. 31-19).
With their strong home record and favorable tiebreaker scenarios, the Lakers are well-positioned for a successful playoff run.
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