The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors take their rivalry in a new direction Thursday night in the aftermath of major trades for both sides.

Lakers Top Performers Luka Dončić – 20 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists Dorian Finney-Smith – 20 points, 6 rebounds Rockets Top Performers Amen Thompson – 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists Dillon Brooks – 16 points,

Baylor won the Rookie of the Year Award with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1958-59. He averaged 24.9 points, 15.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, which also helped him make the All-Star team and finish third in MVP voting. In 1960-61, he finished second in the league by averaging 34.8 points per game, behind only Wilt Chamberlain (38.4).

The NBA regular season is almost over, and the Los Angeles Lakers are in a tight race with several teams. Here's what their tiebreaker scenario with every other Western Conference contender looks like.

As the Cavaliers eye the No. 1 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cavs will host a playoff foe with a shot to win a regular-season series.

The Cavaliers outscored the Knicks 71-45 in the 2H as they move to 61-15 and defeat New York, 124-105. Top Performers – New York Karl-Anthony Towns – 25 points, 13 rebounds OG Anunoby – 23 points, 6 rebounds,

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets, 140-139, in 2OT, after Nickeil Walker-Alexander drains some clutch free throws with 0.1s on the clock to end 2OT. Minnesota Timberwolves Top Performers Anthony Edwards – 34 points (24 in 4Q/OTs),