With the NBA All-Star weekend in the books, the stretch run for the post season is underway. The Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the conference at 42-14 and a 10 game lead over Phoenix (32-23) in the Pacific division. Denver (36-18) has a one game lead in the Northwest division over Utah (34-19). Oklahoma City (31-21) is 3 ½ games back and Portland (32-24) is 4 ½  back. In the Southwest … [Read more...]