Despite the Lakers' recent struggles, it looks like some people still believe they have a real shot at winning the NBA championship this summer.

With a tenuous hold on third place in the tight Western Conference playoff race, they hit the road for three games, including two against Oklahoma City.

Thursday night’s loss to Steph Curry and the Warriors was a reminder of what the playoff atmosphere can be like and how unsettled the potential matchups remain.

On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors sent a message to the Los Angeles Lakers after defeating them in a statement win. While the message can be open to

Stephen Curry scored 37 points and Brandin Podziemski added 28 with a career-high eight 3-pointers as visiting the Golden State Warriors gained a game on the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoff race with a 123-116 win on Thursday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a dominant 136-115 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, reaffirming their strength in the Western Conference.

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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).

Luka Doncic drills 3-point shot Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans