The Lakers have advanced to the play-offs in seventh place in the West and will face the Timberwolves, not the Pelicans, which is obviously a bit of a surprise, but a positive one.Minnesota Timberwolves Pelipaita 2023 

The Timberwolves had an implosion in the final game when Gobert punched Kyle Anderson in the backdrop of which Gobert was called out of the game. After that, a more serious problem emerged when, according to the latest news, the Timberwolves decided to impose a one-game ban on Rudy Gobert, who did not travel with the team to Los Angeles and will not play in the extra game against the Lakers.
So, this is a good thing for the Lakers, Gobert was banned for one game, for the Lakers, Gobert although this season's performance seems to be unable to integrate into the Timberwolves, but, Gobert is at least two-time best defensive player, with him in the interior of the town, apparently for the Lakers in constant trouble.

Moreover, the core player of the Lakers is Davis, whether Davis can play with power is the key for the Lakers to win. Now, with Gobert absent, then the Lakers' Davis is bound to play a prettier game, or at least the gap between with and without Gobert is still very obvious and will be very comfortable.
According to the schedule, the play-off game between the Lakers and the Timberwolves will kick off on Wednesday morning. With the home court advantage, the Lakers are more favoured and hopefully Gobert's absence will allow the Lakers to make a smoother run into the playoffs.