LAKERS THREAD….My basic prediction is Lakers in 6. I figure they’re going to win tonight, lose the middle game in Detroit, and then win the next two.

Dissenters and Laker phobics may now commence disagreement.

POSTGAME UPDATE: Ouch. Lakers in 7?

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