Posting a prolific 15-1 record since the break, they have been arguably the most feared team in the league. Nine games left in the season, four games behind San Antonio, and a half a game behind the Chicago Bulls -- for the second best record in the NBA.

During this 15-1 stretch, they have scored 109.3 points per 100 possessions. While giving up 99 points per 100 possessions. Let me put this down in words for you.

They're the best in the NBA.

During this break they did not play patty cake teams. They played one of the toughest schedules, and came out on top -- exception for Miami.

Not to mention that they are on pace to set an NBA record defensively for allowed free throws per game. Since the break they have given up 18.4 free throws, an overlooked but dramatically game changing statistic. The record for one season is 19.3 free throws allowed per game.

Nothing seems to slow the purple and gold down.

Lamar Odom is still enjoying being on the Kardashians. Ron Artest no longer has his shooting slump.

Andrew Bynum's suspension was more remembered for his brutal foul rather than missing two games.

Pau Gasol is no longer a softy teddy bear.

Kobe Bryant's ankle can attempt to hinder his performance, but nothing can stop the black mamba.

This is the NBA March Madness.