The Los Angeles Lakers have finally stabilized their season after a turbulent start! Los Angeles now has a season record of 37-37 thanks to a thrilling victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. For the first time in a very, very long time, the team has now reached.500. The fact that they accomplished this while LeBron James is recovering from an injury he sustained about a month ago is even more astounding. LeBron James reacted angrily to the Lakers’ skeptics following the game. (via Twitter’s ClutchPoints)
"We hear all the chatter going on behind our backs but then they wanna smile in our faces when they see us!! Man BEAT IT!! Keep cooking they as*es 〰️ !"
LeBron James directs his latest IG post to the non-believers 🌬️😤pic.twitter.com/voxuPcPsfA
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 25, 2023
The Lakers definitely earned the right to clap back after everything they’ve experience this season. For most of the year, they’ve sat below .500. There were times where it felt like they could finally break through, only for their momentum to be snapped like a twig. After an inspired trade deadline flurry, though, LA plowed through the competition. Not even an injury to Anthony Davis and LeBron James could stop their momentum.
With how close the Western Conference has been, the Lakers have a legitimate chance to make it to the playoffs cleanly. They are within striking distance of the 6th-seeded Warriors (1.5 games behind) and have an outside chance of chasing the 4th-seeded Clippers (two games behind). Even then, the Lakers would be happy with a seventh or eighth seed, as it guarantees them two chances in the Play-In tournament.
With LeBron James targeting a return soon, the Lakers are looking like a dangerous team. They’re not quite a title contender… but no team would want to face this streaking roster in the playoffs. If they keep up this excellent pace, LA will make their way to playoffs, one way or another.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com
