The Los Angeles Lakers (49-22) are tied with the New Orleans Hornets at the top of the Western Conference standings. LA is 1 1/2 games ahead of the second place Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division. The Lakers have been playing without forward Pau Gasol, who is sidelined with a sprained left ankle. Gasol, who was acquired from Memphis in a trade, is averaging 18.8 points and 7.9 rebounds in 19 games with the Lakers this season. The seven-foo

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