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The Lakers still have attracted more bets and more money to win than any other team at multiple sportsbooks, and Caesars Sportsbook has them listed as the favorites at 2-1, due to heavy early betting support. But Caesars' bookmakers have acknowledged that the Lakers probably would be underdogs to the Bucks and Clippers in potential postseason matchups.

While the Lakers have taken a step back in oddsmakers' eyes, the Clippers have ascended. Sherman said he believes the Clippers would be favored over either the Bucks or Lakers in a playoff series.

"As [the Clippers] progress and get a healthy team, they have- -- on both sides of the court, offense and defense -- the most complete team, so from a power-rated standpoint, we have them rated the highest," Sherman said.

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