can anybody in the west can challenge the lakers in nba playoffs?

H E L L NO!!!

Utah can challenge the Lakers, but only if they don't have Bynum. Once he's back and in playing form, the Lakers will be tough to beat. In the East, the Celtics do have the edge. In their last meeting I saw an edge that the Cavs couldn't overcome, without KG. Once he's back, the Celtics shouldn't have trouble with the East. In the Finals, Lakers should be able to pull it off in six. Once the playoffs start, we will see the Lakers intensity separate them from the rest.

the biggest challenge the Lakers may face is the N.O.Hornets.

technically, the Lakers have the better team, and right now the Lakers will dominate in the front court battle... Bynum/Gasol are too much for Tyson Chandler/David West. but if Tyson Chandler can raise his level a bit, that's all they need to make it an even battle. until then...no one else will stop them.

the Cavs do have a chance to beat the Celtics, but they won't. the Celtics are just too good on their home court...plus their big 3 have too much experience.

the Hawks will challenge, but they won't win. they're still too young.

Denver is a good team right now, I think they should be able to challenge the Lakers in NBA playoffs!

yes i believe teams will challenge them

Rockets if their big 3 are completely healthy and TMac decides to show up, Spurs when their big three are healthy like they are now, Denver, Portland might get pretty strong by the end of the season we'll see how they get better if they will truely challenge them, New Orleans should give them a good game but with that 20 pt lost to LA last game idk, Pheonix should have a good chance to challenge them pretty good with that trade they just made i cant remember who they brought right now for some reason and Amare Shaq and Nash hopefully Nash can get in his groove

yes

the ROCKETS will sneak up and defeat the Lakers and get the the Finals. But they will face either DETROIT OR BOSTON. Also don't forget about the NUGGETS, they are explosive

Sorry But No TEAM

Our Real Competition is From EAST (CAVS/Celtics)

The Lakers do not play defense, so anyone can beat them.

Phoenix Mabye

No one else

spurs

celtics is great,but i think Stamina is the biggest problem.

spurs is on fire in play off!