Lakers vs. Rockets Preview and Game Thread: Can L.A. get the third seed?

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The Lakers will look to clinch the third seed with a win against the Rockets on Friday.

The Lakers will play their final home game of the regular season against the Houston Rockets on Friday.

While both teams have already booked their ticket to the playoffs, it’s the purple and gold that have yet to clinch seeding. L.A. will look to secure the third seed as well as the Pacific Division with a win on Friday.

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