Lakers clinch playoff spot

     Last night the Lakers clinched the 7th spot in the west. The Jazz lost, and the Lakers beat the Rockets, therefore they clinched the 7 seed in the west. Although Harden had 30 points he the Rockets lost 99-95 in OT. Steve Blake came up big for LA dropping 24 points to go along with 7 assists and 7 boards. Dwight had 16 and 18 and he added 4 blocks to his stat line. The Lakers play the Spurs Sunday at 3:30 ET.