Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Best First-Round Playoff Matchups

Currently sitting two games ahead of the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks with 12 games left to play, the Los Angeles Lakers face their final extended road trip of the 2013 season beginning against the Golden State Warriors. With a record of 36-34, the Lakers probably have to win seven of their next 12 games to ensure a playoff berth.

And while that spot is not a given, especially on the heels of really bad losses to bottom feeders Phoenix and Washi...

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