By Colin Ryan

“They had depth and toughness, it’s no suprise to me that they’re here”, said Kobe Bryant. On just one day of rest, the Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Staples Center. In Regular Season play, Los Angeles has won 3 out of 4 games against Denver, but the Nuggets have had an easier road throught the Western Conference playoffs so far. This will be the Nuggets’ first Conference Finals since 1985. The Franchise has never reached the NBA Finals. For the Lakers, this could be the second straight trip to the Finals, and in my mind, it will likely be against the Cavs. I’m sure most of the country would like to see Kobe vs. Lebron I. Kobe on one day of rest: “It’s no big deal”. Sure isn’t.

Colin Pick: Denver

Cameron Pick: Denver

Anthony Pick: Lakers