Much as I truly HATE to say it, I think the Lakers will end up playing the Celts for the O'Brien trophy, and the difference will be that KG will be healthy and Gasol will once again be neutralized, with the Truth shutting down Kobe as usual. I DO agree that Denver is on the way up and certainly a deep playoff team, but until they prove otherwise, they're still far too inconsistent to get my vote. I also LOVE rubbing the Lakers' nose in defeat in front of the world ... nothing more sweet than that!!