The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their final regular-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Having secured the third seed in the Western Conference, they are set to face an easier playoff path compared to the previous seasons where they often had to navigate through the play-in tournament. With the postseason on the horizon, Lakers players, including LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Dorian Finney-Smith, will be resting as they prepare for the playoffs.

On Sunday, critical players are confirmed to sit out, which includes the likes of LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent are questionable. Conversely, the Trail Blazers will also be missing multiple starters, making this matchup less significant for both teams. Nevertheless, the Lakers might still clinch a victory, extending their momentum into the postseason.