As for the Blazers franchise, it would benefit from losing on Sunday. Out are Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III. Shaedon Sharpe is questionable and Deni Avdija (right thumb sprain) is doubtful.

After wrapping up the third seed in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers have one regular-season game remaining, which will take place on Sunday versus the Portland Trail Blazers on the road.