Lakers Playoffs

Lakers Playoff Scenarios: Seeding, Opponents, and More

Lakers Clinch Playoff Berth

The Los Angeles Lakers have secured their spot in the NBA playoffs with a 110-106 victory over the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James led the way with 23 points, nine assists, and nine rebounds.

Playoff Seedings and Potential Opponents

The Lakers are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference, but could move up to fourth if they win their remaining games and the Dallas Mavericks lose theirs. If they stay in fifth, they would face the fourth-seeded Utah Jazz in the first round.

If the Lakers move up to fourth, they would face the fifth-seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round. The Nuggets beat the Lakers in their regular season matchup, but the Lakers have won the last two meetings between the teams.

Lakers-Nuggets Series in the Playoffs

If the Lakers and Nuggets do meet in the playoffs, it would be a rematch of their 2020 Western Conference Finals series. The Lakers won that series in five games, but the Nuggets have improved since then and would be a tough opponent.

Other Potential Playoff Opponents

If the Lakers advance past the first round, they could potentially face the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, or Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals.

The Suns are the top seed in the Western Conference and would be a tough matchup for any team. The Grizzlies are a young and up-and-coming team that could be a threat to the Lakers. The Warriors are a veteran team that knows how to win in the playoffs.