an interesting scenario that could play out.
Denver, LA, Houston all end up 53-29 in that case Lakers get the 3rd seed.
Lakers would need to win out. Next game is GS who are locked in 10th so will likely rest their guys. Then the Suns who with a win next game against the tanking Mavs would also be locked into 7th with nothing to play for. Then they play the tanking Jazz. It’s possible the Lakers end up wining out.
Spurs would need to beat Denver in the final game.
Houston has a few tough games left at home to Philly and Minny who may be locked into 6th with nothing to play for.
Interesting potential scenario.