Exactly. It would take few top-notch games from Portland or New Orleans to overtake Lakers. It is unlikely, but miracles happen, just remember Pistons-Lakers series few years ago. Unfortunately, Jazz showed so awful lack of efforts this season that miracle is not applicable to them.

>On a game by game match up, I agree. But I don't think any Western teams can match up to the Lakers in a seven game series.
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>>Lakers got a coach bringing best from the players on daily basis. Some Western teams can match Lakers if both teams play their top game.