Well, Lakers fans are hopes of making it into the 2019 NBA playoffs have been crushed.
That's because our L.A. team will not be participating in the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season and this makes LeBron James first time since 2005.
James and the Lakers officially were eliminated from the playoff race Friday night following a 111-106 defeat by the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center.
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