Lakers hit nine straight
The Lakers extended their win streak to nine games thanks to a go‑ahead 3 from Luke Kennard — a streak that’s pushed them up the seeding conversation. The run underlines Los Angeles’ late‑season momentum as teams jockey for playoff position. (x.com)
L.A. closed out a 105-104 road victory over Orlando at the Kia Center; official attendance was 19,597. (espn.com) LeBron James appeared in his 1,612th regular-season game Saturday, passing Robert Parish for the NBA record for most regular-season games played. (espn.com) The win moved the Lakers to 46-25 on the season and kept them inside the top tier of the Western Conference standings. (cbssports.com) Luka Dončić led L.A. with 33 points, Austin Reaves added 26 points and five assists, Deandre Ayton finished with 12 rebounds, and Luke Kennard scored 13 off the bench. (espn.com) Dončić was assessed his 16th technical foul of the season in the game, a total that triggers an automatic one-game suspension if the league does not rescind it. (cbssports.com) The Lakers head back on the road next, with games scheduled at Detroit on March 23 and at Indiana on March 25 as they finish the current stretch before a home stand later in the week. (nba.com)
