A week before the NBA All-Star break not much has changed in the Western Conference. The LA Lakers are still on top as they have been all season long. At 38-12 they have a 4 ½ game lead in the conference and an 8 ½ game lead over 30-21 Phoenix in the Pacific division. Denver is second in the conference with a record of 33-16. They have a 2 ½ game lead over 30-18 Utah and a four game lead over … [Read more...]