The Lakers and Kings clinched the final two playoff spots in the West on Sunday:

L.A. Lakers 109, Phoenix 89

Kobe Bryant scores 43 points as the Lakers (44-37) hold on to the No. 7 seed.

Sacramento 96, New Orleans 79

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Mike Bibby hits five 3-pointers and the Kings (43-38) end the Jazz's playoff hopes.

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