With NBA All-Star Weekend already behind us, it is time for the Los Angeles Lakers to ramp things up for the stretch run of the season. The Lakers currently lead the Western Conference with a record of 41-12, four games clear of the second-place Denver Nuggets, whom the Lakers defeated in the final game before the All-Star break.
Los Angeles went into the All-Star break playing some solid basketball. They are riding a three-game winning streak and have won five of their last six games to remain atop the conference.
Given how great they are playing, it is no surprise that they are the No.