Back-to-back wins against Memphis and Houston have aided the Lakers' push for the No. 2 seed. Another key game, against Golden State, looms.

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With the NBA’s regular season down to its final week-and-a-half, there are four teams all within ½ game of each other.

Davis was famously the primary return in arguably the most controversial trade in NBA history, which saw Dončić head to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team swap that triggered a torrent of criticism, both from fans and the media, against Dallas and general manager Nico Harrison.

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Riding high on a league-best 10-game win streak, the 63-12 Oklahoma City Thunder have firmly established their hierarchical place as the Western Conference's No

The energetic, rim-running center has been given increased minutes and his play continues to pay dividends for the Lakers as they fight for playoff position.

The Lakers and Warriors will face each other for the first time since both teams made dramatic moves during the trade deadline.