We can maybe make a case that the Celtics are better than all of the West teams. The Lakers were playing pretty good ball before gasol and with bynum and the celtics crushed them both times. They are 25-5 against the west and swept the season series with the Lakers(with bynum in gasol not there), Spurs, Mavs, Rockets. They've blown out 3/4 remaining west playoff teams at least once. The only one they haven't blown out was Utah, but they beat the Jazz at their home court and gave them one of their 4 home losses.
If they get to the finals, they are going to be the favorites to win. Playoff experience is overrated, either you're good or you're not. Chris Paul is making people look silly defending him.
I'll say one thing though, kobe is playing so much better now that he has some role players. He doesnt force anything he makes incredible passes, he defends well. He is the best player in the league. If Lebron had the help, he would likely be doing the same but he doesn't. He has to take the shots like kobe did after shaq and it wasnt always pretty to watch.
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