The Los Angeles Lakers are currently buried in a 14 of 16 home stretch and their next three games are tantalizing. The Lake Show’s next potential scalp is the much improved and co-division leading Phoenix Suns. A three day rest should enable Andrew Bynum to return and possibly Pau Gasol, although the latter is unlikely. The Lakers then travel to Colorado to face the “home dominant” Nuggets. A great test for the Lakers and potentially a great opportunity for Denver to springboard out of their current mini-funk. The following game is back at the Staples Center against those pesky Houston Rockets.

Will Trevor Ariza bring a special surprise back to L.A. to trade for his Championship ring?

All of these games are intriguing match-ups and all will provide ample entertainment in Los Angeles and Colorado respectively.