Lakers Secure 7th Seed, Set Up Playoff Rematch with Defending Champs Nuggets

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April 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Lakers Secure 7th Seed, Set Up Playoff Rematch with Defending Champs Nuggets
Other Sports | April 18, 2024
In the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Denver Nuggets. (Image: SI)

The Los Angeles Lakers secured the 7th seed in the Western Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans setting up a playoff rematch with the reigning champions the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James acknowledged the challenge ahead, recognizing the Nuggets’ strength as defending champions.

Despite recent dominance by the Nuggets, Lakers-Nuggets matchups have been closely contested. While the Lakers face a tough task, they’re relieved to avoid the risk of elimination in the play-in games. Anticipation is high for what promises to be an exciting Western Conference showdown.