The Los Angeles Lakers capped off their regular season with a solid 124-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Finishing with a 47-35 record, they really hit their stride in the second half, boasting a 28-14 record to wrap up the schedule. This surge secured them the eighth spot in the tough Western Conference, setting the stage for their third appearance in the NBA play-in tournament over the last four seasons. Excitingly, they're kicking off their play-in journey against the very same Pelicans they defeated just days ago.
The upcoming showdown is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Pacific time in Louisiana, and fans can catch all the action on TNT. If the Lakers emerge victorious, they'll nab the seventh seed and face off against the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, in the playoffs. However, if they fall short, they'll have another shot in a second play-in game on Friday.
Should they find themselves in that Friday matchup, their opponent will be determined by the winner of Tuesday's second play-in game, featuring the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers are certainly hoping to make a strong start to their playoff campaign and carry their momentum forward!
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