The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets.

The Los Angeles Lakers said they believe they can win an NBA championship after they wrapped up the Pacific Division title

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering an unfamiliar situation after defeating the Houston Rockets on Friday night. For the first time since 2012, they’ll host a home Game 1 in Los Angeles, as they secured the No.

The Lakers are 12 minutes away from clinching the third seed in the Western Conference. They hold a 107-87 lead at the end of the third quarter, as Doncic has scored 39 points, to go along with seven assists, and made 13 of his 19 shot attempts. Reaves is second on the team in scoring with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting.

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Portland Trail Blazers (in Oregon). For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as LeBron James has been ruled out. James is averaging 24.