From the get-go, the Oklahoma City Thunder have asserted their dominance over the Western Conference, and really the NBA as a whole. They’ve been one of a few s

After Los Angeles acquired Luka Doncic, some observers thought the Lakers would be a threat to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference.

Last year, Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks sent the Thunder home in the second round of the playoffs, although the Mavericks used a well-rounded defensive approach to slow down the Thunder, which is something the Lakers might not have, especially after getting rid of Anthony Davis .

The Los Angeles Lakers are becoming a major problem for the rest of the NBA. Winners of 16 of their past 19 games, L.A. is now 17 games above .500 and tied for

In a recent episode of "First Take," Shannon Sharpe made a bold and somewhat laughable prediction regarding the Los Angeles Lakers ' potential playoff matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder .

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a roll post the All-Star break with six wins in seven games, and a lot of their success can be credited to their defense. The Lakers have been putting the clamps on their opponents,

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The Lakers are 15-4 in their last 19 games despite multiple disruptions. And the LeBron James-Luka Dončić pairing is just getting started.

Tickets to the Saturday night showdown are a hot commodity. SeatGeek offers the cheapest tickets, with general admission starting at $110. Physical seats start at $174 on StubHub. Tickets are also offered on Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster.