Experts Highlight NBA Teams the Lakers Should Avoid in Playoffs

Former NBA player and current analyst **Jay Williams** expressed his perspective that the **Los Angeles Lakers** should aim to utilize their remaining regular-season games in a way that avoids matchups against the **Oklahoma City Thunder** and the **Denver Nuggets** in the playoffs.

«At all costs, the Lakers should steer clear of the Oklahoma City Thunder before the Western Conference Finals. Additionally, they should also avoid the Denver Nuggets,» Williams stated during his appearance on First Take.

As it stands, the **Lakers** are currently ranked third in the NBA Western Conference standings, boasting a record of 43 wins and 25 losses.

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