I agree. I think LA's second best player (Pau) can arguably outplay Dallas' best player (Dirk). I've absolutely seen it happen before. That spells bad news for the Mavs in a 7 game series against LA. I think LA crushes them.
I also would like to see LA play OKC in the playoffs. Thabo can guard Kobe decently. Perk and Ibaka would be a nice defensive match for Bynum and Gasol. Artest would matchup against Durant. Would Kobe guard Westbrook? No way Fisher can stay with him, but Fisher can guard Thabo easily. I really don't care who we play in the Finals, but I'd just like to see this matchup because I like to see good basketball, especially good defense, and these matchups would be absolutely fantastic. I think it would have a little of that rivalry edge to it as well considering last season's series and Perk coming over to OKC.