NBA Playoff Update: Lakers to Face Nuggets, Pelicans to Play Kings
Round One Matchups Set
Los Angeles Lakers Grab No. 7 Seed
The Los Angeles Lakers have secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket and will take on the No. 2 Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans, who finished as the No. 10 seed, will face the No. 7 Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament to earn a spot in the first round.
Lakers Lead in Game Recap
Strong Second Half Performance
In the Lakers' recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Pelicans drew first blood in the first quarter. However, the Lakers rallied with a 12-0 run, taking a 38-36 lead.
By halftime, the Lakers had extended their advantage to 60-50 and continued to dominate in the second half. The Lakers secured the victory with a final score of 110-106.
The Lakers will now face their toughest challenge yet when they travel to Denver to face the Nuggets in Game 1 of their playoff series. The Nuggets are the No. 2 seed in the West and have a strong track record in the playoffs. The Lakers will need to play their best basketball if they hope to advance.
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