Getty LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Maxi Kleber #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Lakers' recent 9-game win streak and their post-All-Star break success has them looking strong as the playoffs near.

The Lakers arrive in Oklahoma as the league’s hottest team — save for the one they are playing Thursday night. They bring the NBA’s best player — save for the reigning MVP who is still the heavy-betting favorite.

HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.

A video of the Los Angeles Lakers' bench compared to the Houston Rockets' in clutch time surfaced on social media.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic made NBA history during Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets in Texas.

The Lakers have enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Houston Rockets at 9:30 p.m. on Monday at Toyota Center. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic pointed out the positives in their win against the Houston Rockets on Monday.

The Houston Rockets led all but one minute of their 111-94 win over the New York Knicks. Here is what I saw and heard before, during and after the game from press row.