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Lakers achieve 50-win season and No. 3 seed despite key player absences

The Lakers finished the regular season with a milestone 50 wins, securing a playoff berth and third seed while navigating significant player injuries.

Sources:
BlazersedgeTimesofindia+3
Updated 24m ago
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The Headline

Lakers bolster playoff readiness and face postseason challenges

Western Conference Seed
3
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Total Wins in the Season
50
Lakers Nation
Blazers' Final Record
12
Si
Trail Blazers Final Record
35-46
Si
Total Losses in the Season
30
Si
Key Facts
  • Lakers Secure Playoff Spot despite missing key players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the season finale.Lakers Nation1
  • Tough Competition: The Lakers face the Timberwolves in the playoffs, set to begin at Crypto.com Arena.1
  • Blazers Miss Playoffs for the fourth straight year, finishing 12th in the Western Conference with a 35-46 record.Si
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Background Context

Foundations of the Lakers' 50-win season and playoff berth

Total Wins in the Season
50
Lakers Nation
Western Conference Seed
3
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Key Facts
  • JJ Redick celebrated his rookie coaching milestone with the Lakers, leading them to a 50-win season for the first time since 2020.Nba
  • Lakers' Position as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference is a notable accomplishment this year, especially given the competitive landscape.1

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Blazersedge
Lakers' Game Against Blazers is set for Sunday, April 13, 2023.
Timesofindia
Lakers have quietly improved to the 10th-best defense in points allowed this season.
Nba
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