Los Angeles Lakers Standings: Team Performance and Playoff Contention
Conference and Division Position
The Los Angeles Lakers currently stand at 12th place in the Western Conference with a 12-18 record. They are 5.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Lakers are also 3.5 games behind the Sacramento Kings for the 10th seed, which would give them a chance to compete in the play-in tournament.
In-Season Tournament Group
The Lakers are currently in 3rd place in their In-Season Tournament Group with a 2-2 record. They are one game behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the top spot in the group. The top team in each group will qualify for the In-Season Tournament, which will be held in March.
Key Stats and Trends
* The Lakers have a home record of 7-7 and a road record of 5-11. * They are ranked 20th in the NBA in offensive rating and 27th in defensive rating. * Anthony Davis is averaging 25.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game. * LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. * Russell Westbrook is averaging 17.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game.
Playoff Contention
The Lakers have a tough road ahead of them if they want to make the playoffs. They will need to improve their record on the road and start playing better defensively. They will also need to get more consistent from three-point range. If they can do all of those things, they have a chance to make a run at the playoffs.
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