James records a triple-double, but it's not enough as playoff hopes take a hit
by Tania Ganguli, Los Angeles Times
Feb 13, 2019
3 minutes
ATLANTA - LeBron James' triple-double couldn't save the Los Angeles Lakers from facing a harsh truth.
The Lakers might miss the playoffs for a sixth straight year.
With Magic Johnson, president of basketball operations, in attendance, the Lakers lost to the Atlanta Hawks 117-113 and have a losing record for the first time since November.
"You either make it or don't make it," James said, when asked whether there's concern about missing
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