Lakers’ Playoff Hopes Rarely Depend on Homecourt, Column Contends
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NEW YORK — A column published on March 9, 2026 by the New York Post contends that the Los Angeles Lakers have a long history of advancing in the NBA postseason without the benefit of homecourt advantage.
The writer argues that both historical results and the team’s present situation demonstrate that opening playoff series on the road has seldom derailed the franchise’s championship pursuits.
The assessment comes as the Lakers battle for Western Conference seeding, with the possibility of beginning multiple rounds away from Crypto.com Arena.
Source: New York Post
