Lakers clinch Pacific Division and No. 3 seed after beating Houston, per postgame coverage

After the win over Houston, coverage says the Lakers clinched the Pacific Division and the No. 3 seed, reaching 50 regular-season wins — a milestone that affects playoff seeding and rest plans ahead of the postseason.

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- The Lakers beat Houston to clinch the Pacific Division title and the No. 3 seed.
- The win was reported as the team's 50th victory of the regular season.
- Clinching the seed allows the team to rest key players before postseason play begins.
- Austin Reaves: "I feel like we can win a championship."
- Coverage quoted Luka Dončić and coach JJ Redick praising the team's belief and resilience.
- The story frames the result as validation for a roster that came together midseason.

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