3. Lakers vs 2. Thunder
- Could this be the last run for one Kobe Bryant? - Lets face it Laker-Nation, this could be the last few years of Mr. Kobe Bean Bryant as we know him. Being close to 35 isn't much to glee about and with the talent declining with age, one would have to say that this could be the last run for this soon-to-be-Hall of Famer. This series could be the "Changing of the Guard". The almighty Lakers against the up and coming power of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Can KD and Westbrook be stopped this time? - This all depends on if they don't stop themselves (more so Westbrook not handicapping Durant). Lets face it, no one on this current Laker squad can stop neither Durant or Westbrook straight up. This could be a very difficult series for the Lakers if they can't at least contain these two.
- Battle of the big men: Gasol and Bynum vs. Perkins and Ibaka - Well this could be the series right here. If the Lakers bigs don't play will or dominate the paint, this could be very well be a sweep. Remember, Thunder bigs don't have to dominate this match to win the series, so it's not too much pressure on them. However, defensively is where the Thunder bigs MUST dominate in order to win this series.
- Could the winner of this series be the Representative of the Western Conference in the NBA Finals? - Well both teams will not have home-court, so if everything hold serve (no upsets in the Clippers/Spurs match-up) then this could be the ticket for the finals. But we can't make this determination right now, as Chris Bermen would say: "That's why they play the game".
Confidence Picks: Lakers (16) vs Thunder (8)
Series Prediction: Thunder in 6
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