There are scenarios where they could have been seeded higher and had identical matchups or have to play Portland, Houston, or OKC.

The West is just tough this year but they didn't lose because of coaching the way Houston did. They needed size inside. They hit more threes and had their game plan together for last night but LAC shot a higher percentage cause they ate above the rim.

They are one dynamic big guy away from advancing the way they want to. If you want to gut this team tho? Then fire Mark Jackson.