Spurs in 6

Yesterday I posed the question to SpursDynasty readers, "Spurs or Lakers? How many games?" So far 82 have answered, and more than half say, "Spurs in 6."

TheLakersNation.com posted the same question and got the same answer, only in reverse - Lakers in 6.

No serious fan would believe that either of these teams could sweep this series, and no fans of either team should want to see this series go to seven games, for obvious reasons. Based on the importance of homecourt advantage in the first two rounds, its unlikely that either team will lose twice at home, so that rules out five games.

Which leaves "[My team] in six" as the safe bet. Spurs in 6 is my prediction. David Thorpe, an NBA analyst for ESPN.com, scouts the Spurs-Lakers series and comes to the same conclusion.

The Lakers are probably the best team in basketball: They combine outstanding offensive talents with an excellent system, and feature long, aggressive and smart defenders who are very well coached by Phil Jackson & Co. But the Spurs are also expertly coached, and they play with no fear of losing their crown. Little bothers them, including starting out in a 2-0 series hole. Sometimes we have to look past the records, past the stars, and notice when a team seems to be "destined" for a title. Starting with Duncan's clutch 3-point prayer in Game 1 of Round 1, this team has had that look.

Prediction: San Antonio 4, Los Angeles 2