The Los Angeles Lakers have won five consecutive games, including massive recent victories over the Nuggets, Timberwolves and Knicks.

-The Hornets continue their hot streak against the Trail Blazers: Charlotte has been one of the best teams in the NBA over the last month, and they got another blowout win over the Blazers. That gives the Hornets a 13-3 record across their last 16 outings.

The Lakers are on their way up here in March, and as they've played better in all phases, they're climbing the NBA power rankings. The post NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Climbing Contender Ladder to Close LeBron James Era appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The Lakers have climbed their way into the top 5 of the NBA power rankings with just four weeks remaining in the 25-26 regular season.

Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves have reason to smile with as well as the Lakers are playing. William Liang / Imagn Images The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox.