The Lakers will spend Valentine's Day in Utah where they will play an important game for seeding purposes. This Jazz team (26-28) that they're about to face is just three games below them in the standings and a win on Wednesday would not only create some separation but also give the Lakers the tie-breaker.
The hope is for the Lakers not to get too complacent in this one. One of the reasons why they're in this position - where they're fighting for a spot again in the seeding race - is because of how they've underperformed against below .500 teams this season. It's unfortunate but at least the Lakers are now aware of what they have to do moving forward to earn a comfortable spot in the standings.
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