Lakers facing tough stretch as they try to make pieces fit

The Lakers remain firmly in the Western Conference playoff race, though the path forward may not be easy. According to ESPN analytics expert Dean Oliver, the Lakers project to finish 48-34 and currently have about a 31 percent chance of securing a top-four seed.

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