On February 25, the NBA regular season resumed normal games, and after the All-Star Game, the goals of each team were clearer, and the Lakers had to face a greater test, and their goal was to lock in the playoff qualification. On the 26th, the Lakers played against the Clippers, and this game James played in doubt, and his left knee was sore. Vogel and Westbrook are both confident, and the Lakers' goal is to return to the top 6.
The Lakers' pre-All-Star play was sluggish, just ranked 9th in the West, and if this is the ranking, they will definitely play in the playoff game, and there will be more variables. After the All-Star Game, the Lakers' goal is to return to the top 6 and strive to play directly into the playoffs. Thick eyebrow injuries are still a big problem for the Lakers, but from the latest news, thick eyebrows can already walk alone.
On the 26th, the Lakers' opponent is the Clippers, and the two teams are also directly competing for the top 6 opponents, the Clippers' lineup is not neat, and the Lakers still have a chance. But the premise is that the Lakers have to play their own strength. Pre-game news showed that the Lakers' injury report came out, James was suspicious, his left knee was sore, and it may be 50% of the game. In the All-Star game, James played well to score a dead end, lead the team to win, and back in the regular season, he has to take on more responsibilities.
The good news is that Anthony is expected to return, he missed 5 games in the pre-All-Star game, and he is very important for the Lakers' bench score. The Lakers are sure that the absence is 3 people, Nunn, Bradley and Thick Brow, Nunn is still some time away from coming back, Bradley is also working hard, thick eyebrows may be absent for a longer time. The Lakers' schedule for the rest of the regular season is very difficult, the average win rate of the opponent is more than 54%, and the Lakers can only fight every game.
Both Vogel and Westbrook are confident about the future in interviews, and they are looking forward to reaching the top 6 and locking in the playoffs, which is also their realistic goal. Once the playoffs are played, the Lakers' season is full of variables.