Darvin Ham Laughs At Concept Of Lakers Throwing Play-In Tournament Game Vs. Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers set themselves up for a 2023 Western Conference Finals rematch in the first round, as they face the Denver Nuggets after winning the Play-In Tournament against the New Orleans Pelicans. But given the way that last year’s meeting with the Nuggets went in the postseason, there was legitimate consideration from fans as to whether or not Darvin Ham and the Lakers should intentionally lose to the Pelicans on Tuesday.Losing against the Pelicans would have set up a win or g