That's debatable. We're talking about a 39 year old Nash and a weak bench. If you think Steve Blake is gonna score like that every game like against San Antonio, then that's wishful thinking. Jamison is still a decent player but he is way past his prime. Artest is coming off a knee surgery too.
I agree it's debatable. The Lakers have been decimated by injuries. The worst season I can ever remember when it comes to injuries.
Here is what Howard had in Orlando:
Rashard Lewis
Hedo
Raefer Alston
Pietrus
Courtney Lee
Jameer Nelson
Reddick
I see it this way:
Pau > Lewis
Metta - Hedo (probably even)
Earl Clark/Blake > Pietrus/Lee
Nash > Alston/Nelson
I don't know what Blake is going to do going forward, but he has been playing extremely well the last month. Very impressive.
How about this: if LA beats Houston tomorrow they're in, get the 7th seed, and play SA in round 1. Much better match up than OKC.