This is such an unusual position for the Lakers - there were many fans HOPING this would happen, but no real expectations. I can't really remember the last time that happened. I guess it was the Kobe vs the Suns year when they went up 3-1? Whatever though - that was like 17 years ago.

This has been fun. I'd love the ride to keep going, and it'd hurt that much more to MAKE the finals and not win, but it'd still be a finals run. Who'd have thought that was possible in like, January?