Los Angeles Lakers: Barriers to Playoff Success in 2012-13

The Los Angeles Lakers are not guaranteed to make the playoffs, but at this point, the team has a very solid statistical chance of being in the postseason. Granted, there is much work to do, and losing to teams like the Washington Wizards does not help the effort to lock up a playoff spot.

There are such contrasting viewpoints on how successful this team can be in the playoffs. When you talk to fans, some aren't even sure they can make the postseason. Others believe that this is one of those "dangerous" teams that could flip the switch and make a deep run in the playoffs.

Will the real Los Angeles Lakers please stand up?

If the Lakers make the playoffs, they will have some clear challenges. He...

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