tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19560698.post-1133897442965793972003-09-01T12:00:00.000-04:002006-11-15T16:02:12.358-05:002003-4 Western Conference PreviewBy Stan Eng
(Teams are listed in order of expected finish)
Playoff Teams
LA Lakers
After last season's playoff flameout, the Lakers look downright scary with new recruits Gary Payton and Karl Malone in town. Barring chemistry problems and possible legal troubles affecting the status of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers could be unstoppable given Shaquille O'Neal's renewed commitment. When the big man ctnoreply@blogger.com