West threats to Lakers are merely mirages

The media just LOVES the Fakers. Ian Thomsen in the Feb 21 issue of Sports Illustrated, p. 55:

"The [recent] 10 days affirmed the Lakers as the team to beat - their length will create problems for San Antonio in a seven game series."

How about what the last four days, Ian? What have those affirmed? That the Lakers are an aging team no longer able to play at the highest level for an extended period of time?

Just remember, neither the Lakers nor the Spurs nor the Mavs nor the Celts will have any b2bs in the playoffs.