Both the Lakers and the Mavericks closed out their respective opponents on Thursday night by winning Game 6 on the road.
After a surprisingly difficult first-round matchup with the Hornets, the Lakers look forward to the next team that stands in the way of their three-peat.
As for the Blazers, many expected them to be upset by the lower-seeded Trail Blazers. Dallas proved the doubters wrong and have advanced to the conference semifinals. Do they have what it takes to upset the mighty Lakers?
I think not.
Here are five reasons why the Lakers will easily beat the Mavericks.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
