NBA Western Conference Update: Denver Nuggets UP, L.A. Lakers Likely Out

Last night the Denver Nuggets, the current second seed in the NBA Western Conference, defeated the L.A. Lakers, all but ending the playoff qualification hopes for the (30-35) Lakers.

They now trail the also Los Angeles based Clippers by 6 and a half games for the 8th and final ‘offs spot in the conference.

The Lakers, of course went out last summer and annexed LeBron James, he the switch teams, “king.”

In his first season with L.A,  James and the Lakers almost certainly will fail to even qualify for the NBA playoffs.