Lakers Notes: Playoff Opponent Scenarios, LA Causes 17K Damage, Bronny Ties Jordan

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2), forward LeBron James (23), forward Rui Hachimura (28), center Jaxson Hayes (11), and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrate after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images | Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially locked in at third place in the Western Conference, meaning they will have homecourt advantage heading into the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

This comes after a tumultuous regular season that saw JJ Redick take on the role of head coach, and Anthony Davis getting traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic.

So let's take a look at the latest news and analysis about the Lakers heading into the NBA Playoffs.

Lakers First Round Playoff Opponent Scenarios Entering Final Day of Regular Season

While the Lakers have seemingly secured their spot as the three seed heading into the postseason, edging out Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. However, it still remains to be seen who their opponent will be in the first round.

In reality, Los Angeles will be facing one of three teams: the Nuggets, the Golden State Warriors, or the Minnesota Timberwolves. No matter who they face, each team has its own pros and cons against the purple and gold.

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'Locker Room is Water,' Lakers Cause 17k Worth of Damage After Playoff Clinch

This season marked the first time in five seasons that the Lakers broke the 50 win mark. Naturally, the team wanted to celebrate this accomplishment. However, it seems they have gone too far, causing $17,000 worth of damage to their own locker room with gallons of water.

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Lakers' Bronny James Shockingly Ties Michael Jordan With Rookie Stat

Probably the most surprising news heading into the postseason comes from Bronny James, who made a single 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets in the four minutes he played. While this isn't all that impressive, it does make him tie a surprising statistic with none other than His Airness, Michael Jordan.

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Here are some other stories you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the postseason:

Wild LeBron James, Luka Doncic Playoff Stat Show Clear Advantage for Lakers

JJ Redick Mimics Kobe Bryant After Lakers Clinch No. 3 Seed

'He Will Be Exposed,' NBA Insider Slams Lakers' Star's Playoff Ability

JJ Redick Silences Critics After Leading Lakers to Third Seed

Draymond Green Reveals Why He Hated Lakers' LeBron James

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