The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture on Friday evening after taking down the Houston Rockets. With this fact

However, for seven Western contenders, this last game is do-or-die, with playoff spots still up in the air. Sunday's final day will determine the standings of these seven already qualified Western teams.

T here are two days left of the NBA regular season, and with the playoffs just a week away, there's still so much left to be decided. Most of the teams in the Eastern Conference a

The Los Angeles Lakers said they believe they can win an NBA championship after they wrapped up the Pacific Division title.

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both expressed confidence in the Lakers' title hopes after they clinched the No. 3 seed in the West with Friday night's 140-109 win over Houston.

Luka Doncic wanted to show them what they are missing and to get a much-needed win for his team. He did that. Doncic scored 45 points — 31 in the first half — and behind some fourth quarter help from Lebron James he got the win, 112-97.

Doncic said the emotions for his first game back started the night before; he had a hard time sleeping. When he arrived at the American Airlines Center, he said he was feeling a m

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic opened up about his feelings toward the Dallas Mavericks and how he has been adjusting to life in his new city following the NBA trade. Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial 112–97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night — but the night carried far more emotional weight than the final score suggested.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is going to be okay after leaving Friday's win over the Houston Rockets midway through the third quarter. Head coach JJ Redick told reporters after the game that James is "fine.

Lakers fans are eagerly awaiting LeBron James's status for tonight's game against the Rockets. Despite a left groin strain, James is listed as probable, boosting the Lakers' chances as they fight for the No.

The Rockets face the Lakers on Friday in Los Angeles and may very well limit some of their starters as they did in Wednesday's 134-117 loss to the the Clippers. The Lakers are trying to wrap up the No.

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The Rockets are locked into the No. 2 seed and had the chance to rest many of their starters last game. The Lakers need to win one of their two remaining games to lock in the No.