I don't like the way the Lakers are taking teams for granted, I think this is the nuggets year, everybody is a good matchup. Carmelo Vs Kobe, Chauncy Billups Vs Derek Fisher, J.R. Smith Vs Trevor Ariza, Nene Vs Gasol or Bynum, Chris Birdman Anderson brings in his energy off the bench. I'm going for the Nuggets.

The Lakers will win this series in 6 games. The only reason I have thi series going that far is because of Chancey Billups. Yes, the Lakers did have a tough time with the Rockets, who didnt have two of there more dominant players, but this is that time of the year when the Lakers really get down to bussiness. I really like the Lakers this season. Fisher and Kobe are great veterns who have been to these games be4. Gasol and Bynum are two of the games best big man. And the bench is above average for the league.