Literally, this is how I felt about the game...
The Lakers wrap up their 8th and final regular season game with a meaningless loss over the Kings 136-122. Not much to talk about this game. Sacramento was scorching hot from threes as Buddy Hield went off for 28 points. No AD, no Kuz, no Caruso, and no KCP for the Lakers today.
Outside of LeBron playing for just the first half, finishing with 17 points, we get an extended look at the role players. Dion Waiters lead the team in scoring with 19 points. J.R. Smith saw extended action with 11 points. Quinn Cook added 12 pts to round out the bench. Markieff Morris and THT (Horton-Tucker) each added 14 points, filling for AD and Kuz.
Like I said before, this game was a final tuneup before the playoffs. Sacramento is out of the play-in bid for the 8th seed and the Lakers didn't have to play their full rotation.
Now, we get to the play-in tournament for the 8th seed. That's the only negative in this bubble because the Lakers have no idea who they'll be playing in the first round. By all accounts, Portland is the team to look out for. The best case is if the Phoenix Suns somehow sneak into the playoffs. The Suns have their work cut out vs. Dallas today, but likely the Mavs will rest some people since they locked up the 7th seed. Blazers, Spurs, Grizzlies, Suns, it'll be interesting how this unfolds. I'll see you guys come playoff time.
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