LA has to go through 2/3 of Texas, while Utah has to go against a Minny team they just beat, and Memphis. Logic says Utah, but Stern says LA. Stern > Logic. Utah has the size to match up with Memphis though. Jefferson / Millsap / Favors v. Gasol / Randolph is going to be a good one.
tomorrow determines the fate of both teams! Personally, I think Lakers will lose to the Rockets, but will still get in the playoffs when Jazz lose to Grizz.