I'm not sure the Lakers are good enough to beat the Nuggets, in Denver, Friday night to close out the Western Conference finals.
That is unless, of course, the Nuggets' inability to control their emotions and erratic shot selection overpowers their incredible ability under the backcourts at both ends of the floor.
But the Lakers' ability to play with poise -- for the most part -- and to execute, offensively, is why Phil Jackson's team is going to win the series, if not in six games and almost certainly in a Game 7 in the Staples Center.
FYI: I don't want to hear any more whining about Kobe Bryant's teammates. Pau Gasol is one of the four best post players in the NBA (along with Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan and Yao Ming), Lamar Odom is one of the most skilled 6-9 plus players in the world, Trevor Ariza is going to be in the NBA for another 10 or so years and Derek Fisher's leadership skills are quite obvious.
The Lakers may not win the NBA title (although I suspect they will) but they are the best basketball "team" in the world.
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