Believe it or not, we are nearing the season's three-quarter point. What better time to power rank the NBA's championship contenders, examining what lies ahead on the stretch run of the regular season for each ...
15. Los Angeles Lakers (31-28, 10th in West)
Net rating: -0.6 (19th) • offensive rating: 114.5 (18th) • defensive rating: 115.1 (T-16th)
Remaining strength of schedule: .526 (T-6th) • home/road games left: 12/11
Average playoff seed prediction: 9-10 (68.