NBA Preview: Predicting Every Team’s Over/Under Win Totals

Oct 6, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard

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23. Los Angeles Lakers – 31.5

Prediction: Under

Does Kobe Bryant still have another good year in the tank? What are the chances of seeing another magical season from Jeremy Lin? Can this team actually contend for the postseason?

There’s so many questions surrounding the Lakers and not enough answers to go around.

However, as far as the playoffs go, it’s going to be a steep battle. Mt. Everest steep.

For starters, Boozer, Bryant and Nash will all have to remain in full form and completely healthy. Plus, head coach Byron Scott will have to transform their lackluster defense to at least an average one.

I’m not saying the playoffs are completely out of reach for this newly assembled Lakers team, but the odds of them sneaking in are pretty darn slim.