NBA 2018-19: 3 Reasons Why the Lakers Might Still Make the Playoffs

#2 Almost half of their upcoming games are against sub 0.500 teams

Luke Walton's role might diminish with time as playoff LeBron reincarnates

The Lakers are almost fit and are playing with heart. They will get a much-needed break because of the All-Star break, which will surely help their wounded soldiers recover without pressure.

If planned out well, the Lakers can easily sneak their way in past the Kings and the Clippers, to land a ticket for the postseason. There are still 26 games left before the Lakers' regular season draws to a close. They have to win just 7 games more to match their wins total from the previous season, although they might be willing to go all out for a mad streak each and every game.

Many a time, LA throw away the game in the dying moments. However, The Lakers have shown the grit needed to topple reputed teams in the ever-so-competitive Western Conference. They just need to calm their horses down the stretch and trust their instincts, in order to pull through for what they already deserve, and that is, to close games that they are supposed to win.