On April 9, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers huddled before their game against the Golden State Warriors, with playoff seeding at stake in the Western Conference. Heading into the final day, the Lakers (52-29) can secure the No. 3 seed by beating the Jazz, while the Nuggets (53-28) face the Spurs. If both teams win, the Lakers will remain fourth; if the Lakers win and the Nuggets lose, LA jumps to third. A Lakers loss guarantees they finish fourth, setting up a first-round matchup against the Rockets.
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