I think the thing that differentiated San Antonio

"I think the thing that differentiated San Antonio this year is their play from the bench," Anthony said. "They've been unbelievable when you think of the impact that [Gary] Neal, [George] Hill and DeJuan Blair has had for this basketball team. I think their bench is going to have to play well." SPURS in 5 (2) LA LAKERS vs. (7) NEW ORLEANS The Lakers got the best matchup possible as they embark on their quest for a three-peat. The Hornets' Chris Paul will give the reigning champs fits but the absence of David West makes a New Orleans upset virtually impossible Versace Sunglasses. "From New Orleans' standpoint, this is a series where Kobe [Bryant] can really get aggressive offensively," Anthony said. "[New Orleans] doesn't defend the two-guard position very well and I just don't see New Orleans having enough offense to contain the Lakers. Los Angeles is a team that doesn't turn it over a lot and I just don't know if they're going to have enough on that end to beat Los Angeles Bvlgari Sunglasses." LAKERS in 5 (3) DALLAS vs. (6) PORTLAND Everyone seems to be taking shots at the Mavs. Denver coach George Karl said he would rather face them than the Thunder in the first round, while Lakers forward Matt Barnes brought up the softness quotient that seems to be thrown around very freely when people think about Dallas. Meanwhile, the Blazers became a much tougher out since acquiring the hard-nosed Gerald Wallace from Charlotte. That said, Expect Dirk to get it done in a Game 7 Gucci Sunglasses.