If Kobe is out again, then I think the Mavs are the distinct favorites for the game. Yeah, Shaq will go off on us, but everyone else will not be able to give any serious contributions. Center is our only weakspot. I'll give up 40, hell even 50 points to Shaq and keep everyone else in single digits for the win.
Our confidence is sky-high right now. The Lakers are having serious internal trouble betwee Shaq/Kobe/Phil. I think it will be an easier game than Portland. Hell, everyone on Portland's roster could start for most other teams.
My prediction: 110-96 Mavs win!
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