You know, speaking of the Lakers, love ‘em or not, you best not be writing off the defending champion L-A-L. The best measuring stick a team like the Wolves could have rolled into town and played well when needed to get it done. The Lakers are going to be title contenders to the end of the NBA playoffs.
And so many people wrote ‘em off after losing to the Cavs before the All Star break. Wrong thing to do. The Lake show has responded after the mid season siesta and dismantled Atlanta, the Blazers and Minnesota. So they are meandering through the season, they’ll turn it up in time to be ready for another run.
Hey, I say this without being a Lakers fan. True. NOT a fan. But I get what’s happening. This team can’t possibly keep its motor revving that high all season long. That’s why the Lakers didn’t make any moves before the trading deadline. Did they field offers? Yep. Did they see deals that flicked their bic?! Nope. So while Boston, Miami, OKC, the Knicks and Nets and every other team moved and did the trade shimmy, the Lakers stood still.
Look out. That team is sly as a fox. And ready to jump at another championship.
SimonsSays MAILBAG:
Darren in Osseo (via rod@gameontvmn.com):
“Your thoughts about Dallas. You rarely talk about the Mavericks but they are having a great season. Think they can win it all?
Rod: Darren, great note. The only reason I haven’t brought ‘em up is just other more important Wolves topics. But since you ask, yes, this is a very good team. 7 straight wins as I write, tons of confidence, tough at home and a loaded roster (that got a bit better with the signing of Corey Brewer). Listen, if the playoffs started tonight, the Mavs could face the Lakers in the second round and then if still running, get OKC/SA down the pike. Dirk, Kidd, Terry and Chandler are tearing it up. Winners in 17 of their last 18, are you kidding me?! But I’d rather peak in a month than right now. Just sayin’ there’s lots of hooping to do and we’ll get a good look at the Mavericks (and former Wolves coach Dwayne Casey) this coming Monday. And yes, they have the tools to tear it up to a title. Indeed.
