As the NBA season continues here through December, the Los Angeles Lakers have accelerated through the standings with a league-leading 21-3 record. After an outstanding 50 point performance by Anthony Davis against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers have an upcoming 5 game road trip against tough teams, all which play in the Eastern Conference. To keep this hot streak alive, the Lakers must surpass stars like MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Trey Young, and Aaron Gordon on their home courts. With the Clippers behind 4 games in the standings, the Lakers can feel very comfortable about their position going into this road trip. If Lebron James stays healthy, who got injured last season on the Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors, and Anthony Davis continues with his MVP and Best Defensive Player caliber season, the team will make it to the playoffs before you know it. And if my prediction stands correct, this upcoming game on the 19th against the Milwaukee Bucks will be an early preview of the NBA 2020 Finals.



