Los Angeles Lakers Are Not Making the Playoffs in 2012-13

The Los Angeles Lakers are not going to make the postseason this year. Los Angeles is still eighth in the Western Conference, but this team is going to find a way to lose that spot.

Fans may suggest that this is just more hatred for the Lakers. It is not. The prediction that the Lakers will not make the playoffs stems from numbers and stark realities.

This squad just isn’t equipped to finish strong. Too many injuries. Too little defense. Not enough ability to win on the road. Losses in four of the last five games.