All the results the Lakers needed to happen, and now they are in the 8th spot

For the first time in the season, the purple and gold reached the .500 mark, and not only that, but they are also in the 8th spot of the battled Western Conference.

Los Angeles defeated the Thunder 116-111 and now has the advantage over the Thunder, and also, the other game results needed happened. The Lakers need to keep winning, and now they have a three-game winning streak.

The Mavericks lost against the Hornets, and Utah Jazz lost their game against the Bucks. The only result it didn't happen that was needed was a loss from the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers are two games out of the 4th seed with eight games left

While it seems unlikely, the Lakers are only two wins away from the fourth spot of the Western Conference, the Phoenix Suns, and there are still eight games left to be played.