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Lakers Buzzer Beater Turns Into Buzzer Defeat In Playoffs


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In a shocking twist worthy of an epic saga, the Los Angeles Lakers made an early exit from the NBA playoffs, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games. It appears that all that betting enthusiasm was for naught as the Lakers transformed from favored heroes to playoff zeroes.

Entering the series, the Lakers were nearly -200 favorites, and sports bettors rallied behind a Lakers win in “six games.” Who would have thought that a series so confidently set for six would turn out to be a five-game flop? Talk about a plot twist!

Over the course of the season, fan fervor reached a fever pitch, especially after the blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. The Lakers’ title odds even shifted dramatically from 40-1 to 13-1—making it seem like every gambler in Vegas suddenly became a Lakers fan and forgot how basketball works. Did someone say “too good to be true”?

February 2 was a notable day as NBA futures bets skyrocketed following Doncic’s arrival. Nearly 50% of all bets were consolidated on the Lakers, revealing a fandom so loyal, it could probably fund a small country. But alas, we all know how this story typically goes—noble aspirations meet tragic reality.

With the playoffs underway, over a quarter of all bets at FanDuel were solely on the Lakers—a sign of sheer irrational optimism or pure dedication? Probably both! Yet, the odds of them actually winning were only overshadowed by those daring souls supporting the Oklahoma City Thunder, who somehow remained the ultimate favorites. What is this sorcery?

So here we are, staring at the aftermath: the Thunder lead with +140 odds, while the Lakers vanished like last year’s fashion. As the dust settles, the biggest finals bet was a whopping $100,000 wagered on the Lakers at 10-1. Now, that’s a gamble worthy of a Greek tragedy! What’s next? Stay tuned!

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