Lakers Clinch Pacific Division Title & The Top NBA News

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After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves last night 106-98, the Los Angeles Lakers clinched at least a tie in the 2011 Pacific Division title.

The Lakers have won another division title: NBA.com

The Latest on the Lakers

Kobe Bryant says he will play on Sunday despite suffering from an ankle, neck and jaw injury. [Los Angeles Times]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak versus the Timberwolves to 15 games, here is a quarter-by-quarter recap of the game. [LakersNation]

The Latest on the NBA

Deron Williams may miss the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury. [Slam Magazine]

Jason Kidd said he may retire next season if the NBA has a lockout. [Slam Magazine]

NBA Game Results for March 18th, 2011

Indiana Pacers-115 Chicago Bull108- F/OT

Orlando Magic-85 Denver Nuggets-82-F

Toronto Raptors-116 Washington Wizards-107-F

Miami Heat-106 Atlanta Hawks-85-F

Detroit Pistons-99 New York Knicks-95-F

Oklahoma City Thunder-99 Charlotte Bobcats-82-F

San Antonio Spurs-97 Dallas Mavericks-91-F

Houston Rockets-93 Boston Celtics-77-F

Milwaukee Bucks-110 New Jersey Nets-95-F

Phoenix Suns-108 Golden State Warriors-97-F

Philadelphia 76ers-102 Sacramento Kings-80-F

Los Angeles Lakers-106 Minnesota Timberwolves-98-F

NBA Schedule for March 19th, 2011

Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers- 3:30 P.M. EST/ 12:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass

Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat- NBA TV- 7:30 P.M. EST/ 4:30 P.M. PST

Indiana Pacers at Memphis Grizzlies- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass

Boston Celtics at New Orleans Hornets- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass

Charlotte Bobcats at San Antonio Spurs- 8:30 P.M. EST/ 5:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass

Philadelphia 76ers at Portland Trail Blazers- 10:00 P.M. EST/ 7:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass

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