Lakers' playoff odds plummet after loss to Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers' 118-109 loss to the NBA-worst Phoenix Suns on Saturday sent their postseason odds spinning further south.
The Lakers are now +600 to make the playoffs and -900 to miss, according to Jeff Sherman of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Those are the team's worst odds this season. Just last week, the Lakers were at +200 to qualify for the postseason, and -250 to miss.
LeBron James' squad is 7-14 since Jan. 11, including losses to the cellar-dwelling Suns, Grizzlies, Hawks, and Cavs. The Lakers face a tough road to pull themselves back into playoff position, including a five-game stretch to finish the season with games against the Thunder, Warriors, Clippers, Jazz, and Blazers.
Los Angeles hasn't qualified for the playoffs since 2013, and James last missed the postseason in 2004-05, his sophomore NBA season.