Los Angeles Lakers: 3 Reasons They Will Make The Playoffs

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Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) celebrates after a 3-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during a NBA game at Staples Center. The Lakers defeated the Suns 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Lakers Are Tough At Home

Over the last three years, the Lakers have won 27, 21 and 17 games. For many teams in the NBA, the Lakers were considered an easy win. This isn’t the case anymore.

The Lakers have won games at home this season, beating Houston on opening night and dismantling Golden State during the second night of a back-to-back for the Warriors.

In the past teams could just waltz through the Staples Center and wipe out the Lakers with little to no effort. This season that’s not the case. If you don’t take the Lakers seriously, you could get embarrassed.

Through their first four home games this season, the Laker are averaging 113.25 points a game. Only once did they fail to score at least100 points during that stretch. The fans of the purple and gold will coat the Staples Center game in and out.

They know they’ll get a show and a chance to see leaping Larry Nance Jr. posterize someone.

Not only do the Lakers have the home fans and the biggest stars in Hollywood at every game. They also have the energetic youth that a lot of teams are missing, this youth is coming together at just the right time.

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