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Why the current West standings are perfect for the Los Angeles Lakers

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his teammates as the Brooklyn Nets are on the line shooting a free throw in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center on April 10, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers were in first place in the Western Conference to start the season but that started to slip as the injuries piled up on the team.