For possibly the most highly anticipated matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers face off on Thursday night with just seven games remaining until the playoffs.

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.

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SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Thursday's Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the NBA 's all-time leading scorer, a feat he achieved across stops with three different teams. While his years with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat often get more shine than his Lakers run, James has quietly been ascending up many historic franchise lists.