I mean we won 2 games against Dallas and L*kers couldn't even win 1. I did think the team that came out of the Port vs. Dal series would make it to the finals. I am one series away from it being a reality. 1.) Either that game 4 lit a fire in Dallas to play even stronger, and prep them for the Lakers. or 2.) The Blazers probably could have beaten the Lakers if they beat Dallas. No one truly will know since it didn't happen, but at least I can feel a little better about losing to Dallas.
It's all about match-ups - so if you were to ask: would we have beaten the Lakers? I say yes, but in 7 games.