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03 March 2025
Lakers Surge to 2nd Place in the West as Suns Struggle to Stay in Playoff Race

Lakers Surge to 2nd Place in the West as Suns Struggle to Stay in Playoff Race

With the NBA season past the All-Star break and teams having played around 60 games, the Western Conference standings are heating up. While the Oklahoma City Thunder remain firmly in first place, the battle for playoff positioning from 2nd to 10th place is growing increasingly intense.

 

One of the biggest risers is the Los Angeles Lakers, who have been red-hot with a 6-game winning streak. Since acquiring Luka Dončić, the Lakers have gone 6-1 after the All-Star break, showcasing impressive chemistry between Dončić and LeBron James. On February 23 (JST), they made a statement with a dominant 123-100 victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets on the road, solidifying their place as a serious contender.

 

Another team making noise is the Golden State Warriors, who have won 7 of their last 10 games. Superstar Stephen Curry had a vintage performance against the Orlando Magic on February 28 (JST), scoring a season-high 56 points. With Curry in peak form, the Warriors have climbed to 7th place, tied in games with the 6th-seeded Los Angeles Clippers.

 

On the other end of the spectrum, the Phoenix Suns are in trouble. Despite boasting a star-studded trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Suns have managed just two wins in their last 10 games. They currently sit at 11th place, 4.5 games behind the 10th-seeded Dallas Mavericks, putting their postseason hopes in serious jeopardy.

 

With roughly 20 games left in the season, the race for playoff spots in the West is far from settled. Can the Lakers maintain their momentum? Will the Suns turn things around before it’s too late? The final stretch of the regular season is shaping up to be a thriller.

 

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