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The Lakers were eliminated from both playoff and play-in contention on April 5, 2022, as their underperformance fell short of securing a direct playoff berth was widely regarded as one of the biggest disappointments in franchise history. Following the conclusion of the season, head coach Frank Vogel was fired.
Jun 25, 2021 · The Lakers finished the season ranked 24th on that end. Now, here’s the good news for the Lakers: they have a full offseason to get their bodies back on track for the 2021-22 season.
The Lakers were eliminated in six games, the first time in James's career that his team exited in the first round of the playoffs and the first defending NBA champion that was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs since the 2014–15 San Antonio Spurs.
Apr 12, 2022 · With the stated preseason goal of winning a championship, the 2021-22 Lakers finished with just 33 wins, to 49 losses, ultimately failing to qualify for a play-in berth, let alone the playoffs.
May 13, 2023 · It felt fitting that after the Lakers lost on opening night shooting 25% from 3-point range, they doubled their hit rate as they knocked the Warriors out on Friday to 50%.
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Nov 25, 2021 · LeBron James made the tiebreaking three-pointer in overtime in his return from his suspension to help the Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 124-116.
Jun 5, 2021 · During a stunningly sordid playoff exit Thursday in Game 6, the Lakers future is in doubt with LeBron James aging and Anthony Davis appearing frail. June 4, 2021
