What team will the Los Angeles Lakers face at the playoffs? can they beat it?
340675
It looks like they'll be facing the Suns.  They have a legitimate chance of beating them because the Suns play no defense and the Lakers are not exactly inept on offense, especially with Kobe on the team.  Speaking of which, his experience and his ability to "turn it up" in the post-season will make the Lakers contenders ... at least until the next round.  The Lakers do play defense on the other hand and can make big stops if they need to.\n\nI am a Laker hater so I must be right!
446013
everyone else is wrong \nit is going to be KOBE BRYANT\nLakers are the best!!!\nGo Kobe!!!\nnobody can beat 81 points\n(except Wilt Chamberlan)
752602
If I can stay away from this game, I would.  If not, I'll take Lakers -4.  The public is on Jazz.  Just look at everybody here, they are expecting Jazz to win.
183136
Yes they will they may make it past the 1st round only depedning on who they play. They are too inconsistent Lamar Odom is up and down with the rest of the team. If they could play consistent then Kobe would not have to take over and be all about "I". I would take the game over too if I had a bunch of idiots on my team too.
372153
that lakers and suns are gonna play? iono
105678
jordan, shaq, jj reddick, steve nash, magic johnson\n\nor... if you actually want to BEAT them... (physically)\n\nrasheed wallace, ron artest, ben wallace, dennis rodman, bill lambier
223745
I think that the Lakers- after the Pistons and the Hornets and the Spurs- are finally playing like a team. Sure- they are getting 40 from Kobe every once in a while, but he is their superstar. Odom has been red-hot, and Smush along with a few other bench players have been doing great to give them the win. They finally realize team ball is the key. And they have taken 7th seed, 1.5 behind Memphis for 6th. The #1 thing best to do in the second half of the NBA season is heat up and go hard down the stretch of the last 30 games to make a playoff spot. You'll see- the Lakers are for real now. They've always been on and off- but I think that they all have finally realized that it's not giving it to Kobe. Kwame helps in the post, defense and offense both. Smush is a scorer, Lamar is an all-around and Kobe is the super-star. I think that the Lakers can go all the way- no joke. They've beat the Mavs, Spurs, Pistons, Heat, Clippers, but we still have the Suns. Let's go Lakers.
552572
Suns all the way. They will rip Kobe's heart out along with the rest of the Lakers
115341
The Miami Heat of course. They have a lot more overall talent than the Lakers. They have Shaq, Wade, Walker, Payton, Jason Williams, Haslem vs the Lakers' Kobe because there's really no one else in the Laker team that makes a difference except maybe Odom.
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No they won't. There are too many better teams in front of them in the Western Conference. Likely locks for the West include San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, Seattle. Which leaves the Warriors battling for the last 2 spots against LAL, Memphis and Sacramento - all of which are better teams.
56168
Probably. They are currently 7th in the Western Conference, and they are playing better than they were at the start of the season. Who is going to pass them? Golden State? Utah? Maybe. But I think the Lakers will make it. Of course, there is a good chance they will get creamed in the first round, but they'll be there.
369364
The Lakers are playing the best basketball in the league right now.  If Kobe can continue to keep his teammates involved and they can continue to play as well as they have there is a good possibility they could be hoisting the championship trophy this June.  They just need to keep getting Kwame brown the ball inside and letting Smush Parker keep breaking people down in the lane and kicking out ala Steve Nash.  They are certainly beating the Suns at their own game offensively and stopping them on defense.
84343
I'm not certain, but I'm betting the L.A. Lakers.  I'm GLAD it's not the best team in the NBA right now, the Detroit Pistons!
808933
i want da Lakers 2 win! I hate Utah! but utah's 2nd in the whole league right now. i have 2 admit. they're winning. but i hope lakers still win! GO KOBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
746159
I'll pick the Lakers because they are the team I've always cheered for ~ they exceeded expectations last year and really had a nice push into the playoffs. They were the second youngest team last year, I think this year they will be very good. \n\nNow. On to reality! \n\n1. Chicago Bulls look really good. \n2. LeBron's Turn, the world wants this kid to win, win, win. \n3. Miami will tank. They relied on emotion and a fourth-quarter D-Wade every time, this can not go on. \n4. I'd keep a wary eye on the Mavericks, they are very hungry and well coached. \n5. It's the sunset years for the Spurs, so sad to see, what a great decade and what a great team. \n6, Steven Nash won't three-peat the MVP, he's just too old and rickety. If Amare doesn't return to his old self, the Suns are way too soft in the middle. \n7. The Clippers are better than everyone thinks -- I think they'll shock a few teams who discount them in the playoffs. \n8. Detroit and the Pacers both are headed south. \n9. I have a soft spot in my heart for Houston. I like Yao and Tracy, didn't they pick up someone? Shane Battier maybe? Some role player who'll really help that team. I've not seen them yet this year though. \n\nSo, I'll pick the Lakers over the Bulls in six games. Phil Jackson is a much better coach than anyone has given him credit for. Like Riles in the Showtime era, they think he just rolls the ball out on the court. Phil knows the 82 game season is just that, a long tune up time for the playoffs. His teams are usually peaking going into the playoffs instead of exhausted like so many eager coaches teams. Kobe proved himself with 81 points and a scoring title -- hopefully he's finally matured into an adult.
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LAKERS WILL BOUNCE BACK NO DOUGHT, KOBE WILL PUT ON THE SUPERHERO SHOW ,EVENTUALLY BECOMING THE MVP AND STUNNING THE WHOLE NBA WITH A CHAMPIONSHIP WIN... \n\nLAKERS ALL THE WAY !!!!!
318050
The Lakers are going to sweep at home.