I think at this point, our best case scenario is the Lakers finishing 4th worst in the league.
In an ideal scenario, the Grizzlies and Mavericks figure it out a bit, and get past the Lakers in the standings. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing Orlando or Sacramento passing the Lakers in the standings, BUT maybe Atlanta (who have played a lot better than their record states) could go on a run and get past the Lakers.
Still, we also need to hope Brooklyn and Phoenix stay ahead of LAL, which is far from a given as well.
Obviously though, a long season to go, and Lakers will trade some guys to clear up cap space, hopefully making them a bit worse as well.