Los Angeles Lakers secure Western Conference top-seed play-off spot for first time in decade

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Los Angeles Lakers secure Western Conference top-seed play-off spot for first time in decade

By Naveel Krishant

05/08/2020

Anthony Davis (right) scored 23 points in the first half against the Utah Jazz - the 20th time he has achieved that this season, matching the feat of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers have secured the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference for the first time in 10 years after beating the Utah Jazz.

Anthony Davis scored 42 points as the Lakers bounced back from defeat to the Toronto Raptors to overcome a stubborn Jazz side 116-108 in Florida.

As top seeds, the Lakers will face the number eight seed in the playoffs.

LeBron James contributed 22 points and nine assists, and Dwight Howard added 11 points.

[Source: BBC]

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