We now control our own destiny

[Dexmor]

I think what I have been saying is coming clear. They can't win without Bynum. I was worried if Bynum will start which I am now not worried about because with our defense Phil will start him as soon as he is healthy. I am now convienced he talked about not starting him as a mind game to motivate Bynum. People were thinking we could win a championship without Bynum but I am not sure about round 1 but I believe Bynum will be back and 100% by game 3 of the playoffs and when that happens the Lakers will be unstoppable. I could see a sweep happening in the second round (us sweeping the other team) and that is no matter who we play, it's not probable but a sweep is possible.
As for the playoff position I really don't want the second seed. I believe if we win 2x and the Suns lose 1x then we have the 3rd seed locked up. My math could be off but I think that is the case. I am not worried about playing the Suns in the first round because there is no chance the Rockets end up with more victories then the Suns. Even if it does hypothetically happen I would rather play the Suns then the Mavs. The Mavs are very dangerous having a closer now and a clutch player.

[Dexmor]

I should be more clear even if Fisher is not 100% since Bynum will be back by the playoffs the Lakers will beat everybody regardless of who they play.
They might slip a little and go on a mini losing streak but once the big man comes back the championship is ours.
Sorry if I go on to much I am just so excited about this team. I am so happy to see Kobe-Bynum-Gasol-Odom all in the playoffs is so exciting to me. First time my team will win a championship (Shaqs don't count to me because of my hatred for Shaq)

[hermes]

how long would this "mini-losing streak" be because any kind of losing streak in the playoffs is bad

[Erik Eleven]

Defending good perimeter players remains the problem. If they can take care of that, we're good to go. Bynum will help in this regard, as he is very efficient when it comes to the high screen and roll etc. He's the defensive anchor we need, but in no way the answer to all the lack of defensive intensity on this team. I want to see them holding teams to 80-90PPG for the home stretch... Defense is mostly a mindset. Fix it, Phil.

[slickgreek]

STANDINGS

1 x-New Orleans 55-23
2 x-San Antonio 53-25
3 x-LA Lakers 53-25
4 y-Utah 52-26
5 x-Houston 53-25
6 x-Phoenix 53-26
7 Dallas 49-29
8 Denver 47-31

Lakers final 3 games
@Clippers, Hornets, Spurs , Sac ( Fixed )

Houston
Suns, @Denver, @ Jazz

Suns
@Rockets, Warriors, Blazers

San Antonio
Sonics, @Lakers, @Sacramento

Hornets
@Lakers,@Sacramento, Clippers


*Houston has the hardest schedule, so there going to fall to 6th
*Dallas is going to stay at the 7th seat.
*Phoenix will move to the 5th seat

*Lakers want 1st or 3rd...and I am pretty sure your going to see one of the top teams tank there last game to not place second...

What do you guys think?

[snaquille oatmeal]

Lakers last game after Spurs is with Sacramento at Staples.

[That Nicka]

1) I hope we win out and New Orleans loses 2 more games so we get 1 seed

2) I hope Houston stays at 5, and Phoenix stays at 6

3) I hope GSW beats Denver tonight and makes the playoffs



1. Lakers
2. Hornets
3. Spurs
4. Jazz
5. Rockets
6. Suns
7. Mavs
8. Warriors

We would own GSW in a series with Bynum and Pau healthy
Suns and Spurs would beat each other up


please God let this happen