Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has brushed off suggestions that the team should tank to avoid facing the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs.
After securing a playoff spot with a hard-fought victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Lakers are set to take on the defending champion Nuggets in the first round.
Despite Denver’s dominance over the Lakers in recent matchups, including a sweep in last year’s conference finals, Ham remains undeterred.
