Going to the dance: Lakers, Hawks advance

With the Lakers surging at the right time, and the Hawks brushing aside drama within the team, both teams clinched No. 7 seeds for the playoffs. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230412) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230412) Top Story With the Lakers surging at the right time, and the Hawks brushing aside drama within the team, both teams clinched No. 7 seeds for the playoffs. - Josh B. 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