The Lakers concluded their regular season by resting key players, ensuring recovery and preparation for the playoffs after securing the No. 3 seed. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic absent, the Lakers lost to Portland 109-81, but it allowed them to focus on playoff strategies. Coach JJ Redick emphasized the importance of recovery, conditioning, and planning for opponents as they mapped out their playoff approach during this unique period of rest.
We're going to play who we're going to play. It's out of our control,
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