Lakers are the 9th Seed in the West

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Why don't they count?

They "haven't really played" because they're injured. They still count as valuable members of that team.

 

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Lakers are carrying the maximum on their roster, just a little short on guards and center(s).

Valuable members of the team, maybe. Is George's injury one he can recover from before playoffs? If not, where is the help gonna come from?