NBA: 5 bold predictions for the stretch run in the Western Conference

The Lakers will lose in the play-in Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a huge disappointment this season and there’s no sign of the team turning it around. Anthony Davis is slated to miss a few weeks with a foot injury and life is not about to get any easier for the team.

Considering where the Lakers are in the standings, it would highly be unlikely that the Lakers are going to miss the postseason. That said, it would also be highly unlikely they finish any higher than the 7th seed – and even that is somewhat of wishful thinking.

I predict that the Lakers are going to miss the playoffs due to losing in the play-in tournament. It will close what has been an absolutely disappointing, forgetful season.