Sorry Phoenix, but Los Angeles Is Not San Antonio

The beauty of the NBA postseason is in the seven game format, because over that length of time the best team usually emerges, as was the case in the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Under this formula, the Western Conference Semifinal featuring the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers would appear to favor the Lakers, especially since they dominated the regular season series.

But the regular season is not the same as the playoffs, and many analysts and observers have been quick to point out the Suns' improved play on defense, and their dismantling of the San Antonio Spurs in the second round.

TNT analyst Charles Barkley has said he wouldn't be surprised if Phoenix upsets Los Angeles, and on this very website numerou...

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