This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Lakers winning certain playoff spots. A total of 13 games from week 23 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
The Lakers cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Lakers beat the Grizzlies
Case 2
Mavericks lose to the Bulls, and
Kings lose to the Magic
Case 1
Mavericks lose to the Bulls
Case 2
Suns lose to the Timberwolves, and
Kings lose to the Magic
The Lakers have already won this spot