Despite a valiant push through the second half of the season, the Lakers could not elevate themselves above the play-in game and will take part in it for the second time in three years.
Like their last appearance, the Lakers will be the No. 7 seed in the play-in game. This time, they will play the Wolves at home. The Lakers have picked up wins over both sides in the second half of the regular season with their new-look rosters.
The Lakers have a history in the play-in game, having been in the inaugural version of it in 2021.