Umm, slow it down, a little bit. You still have the Spurs, Thunder, and the Grizzlies sitting in the Western Conference, what makes you think LA has got superior talent to these teams. With the way the Lakers lost to the Spurs, recently, I am not quite sure they can go the distance with the Spurs at full strength. I don't think they can match OKC in talent or Memphis's intensity, depth, and athleticism. Hell, the Nuggets aren't quite finished, yet the Lakers still have hold home court and win in Denver. THey lead the game for the most part, but I don't think played all that well. I felt like Denver didn't quite show up today, more so than the Lakers dominating them.