PeteyPablo wrote:
Nuggets have the edge here but would not be surprised if Lakers win the series.
I sure as hell would be. If a healthy Lakers team beats a healthy Nuggets team, that would be a HUGE shock. It would require a complete reevaluation of the players and coaching staff. From top to bottom, the Lakers can't out-scheme the Nuggets. Their offense is too simplistic, their late game execution, as evidenced by the New Orleans game, is not very good. They only run 3 plays.
Look, If Murray twists his ankle, or Nuggets lose a starter, then things are going to get dicey. I'm not bullish on the bench stepping in to fill that void. But, if they're healthy? The better win.