[Basel57]

I, for one, am thrilled to see Phoenix get knocked out in the first round, even if the Spurs might be a tougher match-up for us.

As for Dallas, I was really rooting for them, but they just couldn't get the job done.

Anyway, I know some Lakers fans wanted to see us play the Suns in WCF and eliminate them ourselves, but this is pretty damn great as well. I get to rub it in my friend's face for a long time now. It's going to be great.

[L.A Guy]

This was a weird series for laker fans. I hate both the spurs and the suns, but I was rootin for the suns in game 4 cuz I wanted the lakers to be the only team to pull off a sweep, but for game 5 I really didnt care for either team, but the last 2 minutes was interesting to watch.

[DANNY]

i was hoping the suns would make it to game 6 or 7 so they would tire out the spurs

i dont want to get ahead of myself but it's like the lakers vs the spurs in the western conference final and more games those old spurs play, better our chances

[DaRizzle]

So far it really cant be a better start of the playoffs for the Lakers. Rockets extending/possibly winning the series with the Jazz is great so we can get some rest. Celtics getting tested in the 1st round, NO vs SAS= somebody is losing. I think NO can put up a real fight against the Spurs.

Mavs and Suns being out and there teams in turmoil is awesome

[KennethTo]

I would love to see the Celtics knocked out in the 1st round...

[Bartholomew Hunt]

**** the Suns, so good to see them gone by any means necessary. I like how people are still making excuses for Shaq. They are clearly better when he is off of the floor.

[afobisme]

i don't think they're better with him off the floor.

i do see a lot of spacing issues with him on there though.

[Eternal]

Yeah Suns are definitely better without Shaq. They make their runs usually when he is on the bench.

Also good to see D'Antoni possibly gone.