Los Angeles Lakers playoff scenario after thumping defeat to Indiana Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a thumping defeat to the Indiana Pacers with a score of 109-90 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday.

Despite suffering a defeat in their most recent fixtures, the Lakers remain in the ninth spot in the Western Conference table with 41 wins and 33 defeats.

As things stand, they have some leverage over the likes of the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets. The Warriors are on the 10th spot with 39 wins and 34 defeats whereas the Rockets are 11th with 38 wins and 35 defeats.

Friday’s match did not go as per plan for the Lakers but that should not disheart the fans, especially while looking at the upcoming fixtures list.

The Lakers are set to face the likes of Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, Memphis Grizzlies and Warriors in five out of the remaining eight matches which would give them an opportunity to increase their standings.

The Lakers great run of form where they won five in a row came to an end on Friday. During that run, two players who stood out and made themselves count were legendary LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell.

However, in the match against the Pacers, both were not on song which ended up costing the side. Therefore, the management and the fans will be hoping that the duo will return to their very best in the remaining fixtures.