BOTTOM LINE: Brandin Podziemski and the Golden State Warriors take on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference action. The Lakers are 4-6 against Pacific Division opponents. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 51.8 points per game in the paint led by Deandre Ayton averaging 11.8.

The Atlanta Hawks are at it again. After a stunning trade last night that got them Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors, the Atlanta Hawks have made

So forget narratives and personalities for a minute. Focus on ball. With the Lakers finishing their eight-game, 16-day Grammy road trip with a 5-3 record and close to full health after a 125-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets, now is a good time for NBA writers Dan Woike and Law Murray to talk one last time before Thursday’s trade deadline.

The 76ers were handling business at the conclusion of an emotional two days, until they began turning the ball over when things got chippy in the second half. They were also doomed by the Lakers’ bench points.

Kristaps Porzingis missed 13 straight games with the Hawks due to injury.

The NBA suspended Lakers center Jaxson Hayes one game after he shoved the Wizards mascot G-Wiz during pregame introductions. He will miss tonight vs. Philadelphia.

Austin Reaves was bored. He would lift weights during the day, but all he could do during games was watch his Los Angeles Lakers from the bench. He finally got back on the floor Tuesday night for

The Lakers need to make this move.