The Lakers are at risk in the standings, what the fans should be rooting for tonight

The painful loss against the Chicago Bulls could have severe consequences, as the Los Angeles Lakers could drop to the 10th spot in the Western Conference while still in the Play-In zone, and things could get ugly.

This situation is viable as the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the 25-51 Hornets tonight. That's why this is what the Lakers fans should be rooting for tonight:

The OKC Thunder is losing to the Hornets while the Warriors are losing to the Pelicans; even when a loss for either team helps, the Pelicans have the more difficult closing schedule.

Tomorrow the Lakers will have a rematch against the Bulls, this time on the road, as they will be playing in Chicago. There's no more room for mistakes; the purple and gold must get the W at all costs.

The Western Conference Play-In standings

At the moment of the writing of this article, the Western Conference standings regarding the Play-In are as follows:

7. Minnesota Timberwolves record of 38-37, Win % .507, GB 12.5 
8. New Orleans Pelicans record of 37-37, Win % .500, GB 13
9. Los Angeles Lakers record of 37-38, Win % .493, GB 13.5
10. Oklahoma City Thunder record of 37-38, Win % .493, GB 13.5

Out of the Play-In at the moment:
11. Dallas Mavericks record of 36-39, Win % .480, GB 14.5