The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 122-115 this afternoon, clearing the way for the final day of the NBA regular season to determine playoffs seeding in several Western Conference slots.
The victory gives the Lakers a 41-30 record, tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for the 6th and 7th seeds in the West. The Dallas Mavericks stand one game ahead in 5th with a 42-29 record.
The Blazers face the 47-24 Denver Nuggets tomorrow at 6:00 PM, Pacific. The Lakers will play the New Orleans Pelicans (31-40) in New Orleans while the Mavericks travel to Minnesota to square off against the Timberwolves (22-48).