Lakers Lock Up 4th Seed and Home Court in the First Round of the Playoffs With Suns Win

about 2 months ago

Lakers Lock Up 4th Seed and Home Court in the First Round of the Playoffs With Suns Win

With a huge 101-73 blowout win vs. Rockets, backed by LeBron James' 28-point, 12-assist performance, the Lakers have guaranteed themselves a top-4 seed in the playoffs. This, in turn, gives them home court advantage for the first round. It's a big safety net for the team, especially with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' early playoff status still uncertain.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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LeBron James Says Greatness Starts Long Before Tipoff

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Azurá Stevens Returns Back to Chicago After Career Year With Sparks

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JJ Redick: Basketball Success Is “All” About Controlling Your Emotions

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