What happened: Golden State extended its winning streak to eight games with a 138-87 victory over New Orleans, improving to 8-3. Los Angeles maintained the top seed in the Western Conference at 10-2 after a 124-114 road win in Atlanta. Cleveland fell below .500 at 5-6 following a 124-112 loss at Charlotte.
Why it matters: The eight-game run lifted the Warriors to fifth in the West, stabilizing their position following an uneven start to the season. Los Angeles holds a one-game cushion over Oklahoma City for the conference lead. Cleveland dropped to eighth in the Eastern Conference after losing two straight contests.
By the numbers: Warriors: 8-3, 5th in West (streak W8) | Lakers: 10-2, 1st in West (streak W6) | Cavaliers: 5-6, 8th in East (streak L2)
What to watch: Cleveland visits New York looking to snap its two-game slide. Golden State aims to protect its eight-game winning streak as conference play continues.