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NBA braces for stretch run toward playoffs

(UPDATE) THE trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis is with the Dallas Mavericks, though it's unknown when he'll play again.

The dust has settled. It's time for the stretch run.

RACE TO PLAYOFFS Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. AP PHOTO RACE TO PLAYOFFS Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. AP PHOTO
RACE TO PLAYOFFS Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. AP PHOTO