LeBron leading Lakers' late playoff surge — with a first-round exit likely
by Criss Partee from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6AH0R)
The Los Angeles Lakers are riding high late in the season as they attempt to sneak into the top six of the Western Conference avoiding the play-in tournament. After beating Utah Tuesday night, L.A. sits a half-game back of the fifth-place Golden State Warriors and tied with the Clippers (both 41-38), whom they play...