Lakers in 5

Did you see that monster block of Kobe against Keven Durant in the game opener of the Los Angeles-Oklahoma first-round series? It's like Kobe taking little Kevin Durant to school. Take nothing away from Durant. What can i say? He's talented and probably the youngest superstar in the league. Too sad for him, he's up against arguably the best player in the game in the world right now - Kobe Bryant. Even with Kobe's injury, he can still make 40 points in any given game. He can easily penetrate and break the offense like no else could. He creates scoring opportunities for his teammates and makes them look good in the court. But the Lakers is not only about Kobe, they have a pretty solid front court in Bynum, Artest and Gasol. Oh, I didn't even mention Odom. Haha. Tell me, what other team has the same caliber as the Lakers' roster? In Game 1, it was like Bynum did not come from an injury. He was like a man possessed creating baskets for his team. They have also strong players coming from the bench like Walton and Farmar. The inexperience of the Oklahoma-based squad is going against their advantage. They're new to the post-season and this is where the Lakers will capitalize on. When they play their A game, they operate like a well-oiled machine scoring points like crazy. Plus, the first three games, I believe, will be played in the Staples Center so the Lakers has everything going for them. Perhaps, overconfidence and being complacent will make them lose but man, they're not going to allow that. So as to my prediction, I say the Lakers will finish the first round series in five games. I'll be happy to be proven wrong. (Cross fingers, I hope they win it in four games. Haha. :)