Which team out West has the best shot at upsetting the Lakers' in the playoffs? San Antonio Denver Utah Other
Thrilla, why do you think Denver would be toughest? We always handle them, does Billups make that much of a difference? I went with Utah. That environment is so tough to win in. If they get healthy and stay healthy, they can be a major threat.
I think Phoenix could be a problem if they get rolling here with Gentry bringing back the run&gun style. Lakers don't defend the perimeter well nor the pick & pop.
The run and gun hasn't worked for Phoenix in the playoffs before, why would it work this year? Especially with Shaq in that line up?
You guys are living in a lie. It's the Memphis Grizzlies. Seriously, I think it's Spurs, but I heard Manu might be out for the season so that might change my opinion. If it's not the Spurs I'd say Denver.
I said the Spurs. They seemed to have fallen off the radar with their early season struggles. But if healthy, they have three all-stars on their team. With that said, the Lakers handled them pretty well (was it 5 games?) last year, and they aren't much different.
what about the blazers? they'll be an underestimated team in the playoffs and they have alot of young guys that have alot of endurance, i could see them putting up a pretty good fight, but, the lakers will be in the finals, no doubt.
Spurs, but looks like Manu won't be 100%...again. Really, the excuses for last year with Manu being injured don't fly, since he's always playing injured. Comes with the territory with his playing style. Even if he's 100%, Lakers are going to beat them again even without Drew.
