The Lakers, designed to win championships, will miss the playoffs

An injured Anthony Davis and a 37-year-old LeBron James couldn't carry a team, and Russell Westbrook couldn't consistently mesh with his new teammates

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The Los Angeles Lakers were built to win a title this season. The Lakers were eliminated from the playoff race after a 121-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night

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Due to an ankle injury, James sat out again, while Russell Westbrook scored 28 points and Davis added 21. “We just didn't get it done,” Carmelo Anthony said

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It was clear that Westbrook, Davis, and James' health was a concern all season. With knee and foot issues, Davis has only played half the season

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The Lakers and the James-Davis-Westbrook trio could make another run together next season, but it's unclear whether they'll want to

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Even a month ago, it appeared that the Lakers had time to regroup, get healthy, and make a run in this year's playoffs

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The Los Angeles Lakers have lost seven straight games and must now play three more games with no chance of making the playoffs

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When the Lakers won the championship in 2020, the playoffs were held in the Florida bubble, thanks to Vogel's leadership

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