Near the end of what he once referred to as the most important regular-season stretch of his career, LeBron James was able to briefly savor one thing many thought was going to be near impossible after 12 games. Know more:
“We are playing extremely well. The guys did an unbelievable job when I was out. The games that I played , I just try to do my part,” James said.
The Lakers’ 17-9 record since the Feb. 9 trade deadline is the second-best mark in the Western Conference. Russell led the Lakers with 24 points and Beasley scored 21 in the win over the Suns. Austin Reaves also has emerged as an integral player, averaging 17.8 points since the All-Star break. Los Angeles would be seeded eighth with a loss to Utah. There is one scenario where the Lakers would also be No. 8 if they won coupled with victories by Golden State, New Orleans and Phoenix.
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