"With a 3-0 record in West Group B, the Lakers can clinch home-court advantage in the quarterfinals with a win Friday against the Dallas Mavericks in the group stage finale. A win would be the simplest way to avoid resorting to the point differential tiebreaker that could still be in play to decide the No. 1 seed in the West."
"Outscoring opponents by 36 points, the Lakers' point differential is 27 points behind West Group A leaders Oklahoma City (2-0 in group play) for the potential No. 1 seed. The top-seeded team will host the wild-card team, which earns its spot in the quarterfinal by virtue of being the best second-place team in group play. Portland and Denver are tied atop West Group C with 2-1 records."
The Lakers hold a 3-0 record in West Group B and can secure home-court advantage in the NBA Cup quarterfinals with a win against the Dallas Mavericks in the group-stage finale. A victory would avoid reliance on the point-differential tiebreaker; the Lakers have outscored opponents by 36 but remain 27 points behind West Group A leader Oklahoma City for a potential No. 1 seed. The tournament awards the top seed a quarterfinal home game and grants a wild-card spot to the best second-place team. The NBA Cup offers $500,000 per player but has prompted concern over colorful courts and slippery surfaces.
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