Since the 2006 season, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t find any luck come playoff time. But this year, with new additions like Pau Gasol, Coby Karl and their vastly improving center, Andrew Bynum, they might have a chance to bring back the good old times in LA. The difference this year is that Kobe Bryant finds himself winning without putting up 30 each night. Of course with the help of his supporting cast Lamar Odom, who I think is having his best year as a player and Derek Fisher who is having some off the court problems with his daughter.
As of now, they are the third seed in the west with a 52-24 record so far this season. With only 4 games left to play before the playoffs, the Lakers have themselves an easy schedule left with teams left like the Clippers and the hated Sacramento Kings. I see them winning the rest of the 4 games and finishing second seed in the West with a record of 56-24. Then come playoff time, they will most likely play Dallas or Denver, both are beatable specially with the comeback of Andrew Bynum.
I honestly think that if the Lakers didn’t lose players like Luke Walton, Trevor Ariza and Andrew Bynum to lagging injuries, the Lakers would be on top with over 60 wins of the regular season, but hey, its the NBA and injuries are preventable. Lets just hope that if not this year, for sure next.
I just wanted to share my thoughts on the Lakers and their status for the upcoming post season. Support the Lakers in their journey to give the people of Los Angeles yet another… memorable parade.
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