This is a team that takes wins when they are available. The Lakers are the only team that is undefeated in clutch time (6-0) this season. They are 14-0 when leading by more than 10 points at any point in a game. When they trail by more than 10 points, Lakers games are a coin flip, as they have a 5-5 record in those games.

The 16-6 Los Angeles Lakers' impending showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday could be missing some critical All-Stars. More news: Lakers Linked to T

The Philadelphia 76ers have made their final decision on Joel Embiid's playing status against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Reddick confirmed his star point guard was "away from the team for personal reasons."

Without Luka Doncic, the Lakers got back in the win column thanks to a huge game from Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura's game-winner.

Lamar Odom 's candy addiction became part of his public identity: a talented, versatile forward who ran on sugar, giving other forwards work on the hardwood. During his Los Angeles Lakers days, his sweet tooth was well-documented, with him openly admitting that his diet was "basically candy."