Pelicans will want to win their game also. If they lose and Suns win they are kicked out of top 6. That's the whole problem, the Lakers last season game is against a team that plays for something.Lakers and Dallas were in the same spots a few weeks ago with the Lakers having an easier schedule but it was all p!ssed away. Dallas are now in 5th place.
Anyway, have to win against NOP (they have nothing to play for). 8th is the magic spot but not sure if the Lakers want to risk vs. Phoenix. I'd rather play OKC than Minnesota