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Lakers Clinch 4th Seed Despite Jazz Win
13 Apr
Summary
- Lakers finished fourth in Western Conference standings.
- Ayton and Hachimura had double-doubles against the Jazz.
- Lakers won most games in an 82-game season since 2010-11.
The Lakers concluded their regular season by defeating the Utah Jazz 131-107, securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Despite the victory, they finished behind the Nuggets, who claimed the third seed by beating the Spurs. Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura were key performers, achieving 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles.
LeBron James contributed 18 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals in limited minutes. Bronny James added 11 points off the bench. Dalton Knecht, the team's first-round pick, scored a season-high 17 points in the fourth quarter. This season's win total represents the Lakers' best in an 82-game regular season since 2010-11.
Notably, the Jazz's victory on Sunday was their first against a team with a winning percentage of at least 50% since January 20. Jake LaRavia achieved a career milestone by playing in all 82 regular-season games for the first time. The Lakers are set to face the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
