"You play teams that are playing winning basketball and [have] winning records, it definitely can build some confidence in the group. But I know even some of the close games we've lost just recently, I know we've done some really good things. ... We know what we have in the locker room and in this group."
"The Lakers (38-25) are comfortably in sixth place in the West, but just 3-11 against teams that are .600 or better. Two of the wins came in the first two weeks of the season. The losses have been ugly: an average margin of 19.9 points per defeat."
The Lakers defeated the Pacers 128-117, but the victory holds limited significance given their poor record against quality opponents. Currently 38-25 and in sixth place in the Western Conference, the Lakers are just 3-11 against teams with .600 or better records, with losses averaging a 19.9-point margin. Five of their next six games feature opponents with winning records, beginning with Sunday's matchup against the New York Knicks. This stretch presents a critical opportunity for the Lakers to establish themselves as legitimate playoff contenders and build confidence within the roster.
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