The Lakers have got over the mental hurdle by snapping their 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets, but can they continue breathing life in this series?
The Lakers no longer control their destiny in the standings but can use their last two games of the season to return back to their winning ways, starting on Friday against the Grizzlies.
If the Lakers are serious about making sure they don’t drop another game moving forward, then they absolutely cannot lose to the Nets for the second time this season.
Like their game plan against the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament finals, the Lakers’ chances against the Pacers will depend on how they contain Tyrese Haliburton
If the Lakers are going to bounce back against the Bucks on Friday, it starts by doing something about their defense, which has fallen off over the last couple of weeks.
The Lakers have a chance to improve their position in the Western Conference standings and win the season series against the Thunder with a victory on Monday
The Lakers and Suns desperately need all the wins they can get to put themselves in a more comfortable position in the standings, making Sunday a high-intensity clash.
With LeBron James expected to be in the lineup against the Spurs on Friday, the Lakers have no excuse to lose this one given their tough schedule ahead.
The Lakers’ success in the final stretch of the regular season will depend on whether or not they can build on their improved play before the All-Star break, starting with the Warriors on Thursday.