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The Lakers are a red-hot 22-4 since the All-Star break.

As the season nears its end, the Lakers took the West lead from the listless Kings. L.A.'s 97-86 win Friday at Seattle was its 11th straight. The Timberwolves also are responding to the ticking clock. Minnesota beat the visiting Wizards 91-73.

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