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

The Lakers keep pace in the playoff race with a strong finish against the Mavericks, who honor Luka Doncic with a video tribute before the game.

Luka Dončić continues settling in as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers while the team positions itself for a postseason run.

The Warriors need to win out against the Portland Trailblazers and Houston Rockets to secure a spot on the top six. Minnesota has the best path to the top six if the Warriors slip up since it faces Brooklyn and the Utah Jazz. Memphis concludes the regular season against the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks.

But we did get some clarity on Friday night as the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed with their blowout win over the Houston Rockets. The West's top three seeds are now locked at the Oklahoma City Thunder,

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst canvass the league ahead of a potentially wild ride through the West playoffs.