[zonebuster23]

The Lakers can't overlook the Nuggets even though they are an 8 seed. In my opinion there is no doubt that the Nuggets are possibly the most talented team ever to be an 8 seed, may even have more talent than the Lakers overall. There is no doubt, however, that LA is a better team because of defense. With the addition of Shaq I believe in a 7 game series it is going to be very hard for any team to beat Phoenix, i know their record hasn't been stellar as of late but I just believe it gives that team the inside presence they have lacked the past couple of years. The Celtics are the best team in the East, but I think Orlando, Detroit, and even Cleveland could knock them off with a good performace.