The Lakers defeated the Rockets, 140-109. The Lakers won four of their last five to move to 50-31. The Rockets fall to 52-29.

From last to 6th place, Detroit joins No. 1 Cleveland and defending champion Boston as it makes its 1st playoff appearance in ...

With Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double leading the way, Milwaukee earns a 1st-round rematch against 4th-seeded Indiana.

Oklahoma City has run away with the best overall record, but the rest of the West is loaded with potential usurpers.