Now let me tell you why nothing could be further from the truth, and it all hinges on the health of Andrew Bynum.
The Spurs have taken great steps to get themselves back in the championship hunt lately, and their efforts have paid of thus far. They injected youth into their squad with Gary Neal, Richard Jefferson is finally playing like the man they signed two summers ago, and Manu Ginobli is putting up near MVP quality numbers.
Duncan's numbers have fallen pretty dramatically this season (-5ppg) (-2rpg), but this dip has been over-ridden by the stellar play of his fellow starters. Tony Parker has played remarkably well also, when you think about all the controversy that has surrounded both himself, and his teammates.
The result of all these factors and developments has the Spurs atop the West, looking like the number one option to dethrone the Western champ's, The Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs and Lakers have had some memorable meetings in the past, and they seem to be on a collision course toward another one this post season. The question that keeps running through my head is;
Is this fools gold, or do the Spurs really have a chance to advance to the Finals if the Lakers stand in their way? Take a minute to think about it while we quickly look at the starters, and how they match up.
Derek Fisher
Kobe Bryant>Manu Ginobli
Ron Artest=Richard Jefferson
Pau Gasol>Tim Duncan
Andrew Bynum>Dejuan Blair
Explanation:
Parker over Fish is kind of a given. He'll run circles around D-Fish, even if Fish can hit the clutch shots. Manu is having a great season, but Kobe can still bury him any night he cho...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
