somwerNDmiddle - nobody could guard Kobe.. and if they will "double team" kobe, even as aggressive as what nuggets did (in GAme 5 and 6)... From Kobe the ball will rotate efficiently to Ariza, Pau and Lamar...

Matchup:
1. Fisher Vs Alston (advantage: LA Fisher+)
2. Kobe Vs Lee (advantage: LA Kobe++++++)
3. Ariza vs Turkuglo (advantage: LA Ariza+)
4. Gasol vs Lewis (advantage: LA Gasol+++)
5. Bynum vs Howard (advantage: Orl Howard+++)
6. Bench: Pietrus is the only one who can play efficiently from Magic against Odom, Brown, Vujavic, Farmar) (advantage: Lakers++++)
7. Homecourt advantage (Lakers++++)
8. Coach: (Advantage: Phil Jackson+++++)

Overall: LA Lakers in 4