Kobe has matured, he is no longer the usual "buwakaw" Kobe, he is a playmaker and makes things happen...though he is still the clutch player especially during crucial games!
Odom is not lucky...he is simply hardworking...in fact, for me I consider him the modern day Pippen, right plays, right shots at the right time...
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I am glad Ron-Ron is also working hard despite the difficulty adjusting w/ the triangle...though I still believe Ariza is a much better match for the triangle.
Fisher's hustle has been disturbing Nash...though I commend J-Rich and Grant Hill for their excellent games...both are very hardworking!
Still my pick would be the Lakers, either Game 4 or Game 5...
For the FINALS, it's Green/White vs. Yellow/Purple