1) Los Angeles Lakers 68-14
(low: 64 high: 72)
The Western Conference just seems to keep getting better and better, huh? With the LakersÆlong-time nemesis Spurs having retooled, the Blazers adding even more depth in the same area that happens to be the only spot of concern in the LakersÆlineup (point guard), and Denver being a year stronger under Chauncey BillupsÆpotent leadership thereÆs plenty of cause for concern in Los Angeles, right?
Wrong.
If winning the Western Conference by over 10 games last year wasnÆt enough to give the reigning Champions the benefit of the doubt, the acquisition of Ron Artest is. Oh, and thereÆs always the fact that theyÆre reigning champions.
Not only do the Lakers play in the least compe ...
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2010 Playoff Picture: Western Conference Predictions and Analysis
Posted: 9th October 2009 by Harrison Moore in NBAComments Off on 2010 Playoff Picture: Western Conference Predictions and Analysis