Despite already being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the Los Angeles Lakers are determined to finish out the 2018-19 NBA season on a strong note.
That was evident when the Lakers earned a hard-fought victory over the current No. 6 seed Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.
With the 122-117 win, the Lakers improved to 5-3 over their last eight games. The team’s recent success is even more impressive when considering their shorthanded roster that is currently without the services of LeBron James, Lonzo Ball, and Brandon Ingram — to name a few.
While injuries have derailed Year 1 with James and the young core, many have wondered what could have been if the team managed to stay healthy.