U r right Crusader: They(SUNS) won 54 games ...that ain't a fluke..but they were average .500 team without Kurt Thomas....But, I think as long as Lakers stick to the game plan they used for games 2,3,4, they will be just fine !!! I'd say, they will close-out the series against the Suns Regarding Spurs and Mavs, I think Mavs have enough to beat the Spurs this year....but again...Spurs play their best when it really matters....I doubt Kings will win the series...they are giving a good fight.....Would be nice to see Spurs V Mavs, and Lakers Vs Clippers.....Home State Rivalry in the Western Conference !!!