I hate the Lakers, but they are going to win a title

After some soul-searching after the Jazz were eliminated from the playoffs by the Lakers I've come to grips with how good a team they really are. Between the much talked about theft of Pau Gasol helping give them a legitmate big man (even if he still is pretty soft and flops a bunch) and the leadership, defense and steady play Derek Fisher gives them I think they are just too much for the Celtics. The Celtics too often this post season have had their weaknesses exposed. They can't create offense on a consistent basis, they have no go-to guy in the clutch, the bench is thin and can't be relied upon for a consistent contribution and even Carlos Boozer thinks Ray Allen has had a pretty tough post season. The Lakers on the other hand never had a problem with any team they played so far (and it pains me to say that). Fisher should have Rondo on lockdown, Odom's length should be a problem for Pierce, and Bryant should easily be able to take away Ray Allen but I can't imagine Allen staying with the MVP. The only advantage the Celtics have is KG but as well documented he shys away from the inside in the clutch and tends to settle for jumpers when he could take guys like Gasol to the woodshed. Considering the finals is a 2-3-2 format I'm thinking the Lakers take it in 5 or 6 and Bryant puts gets a finals MVP to keep his regular season MVP company, and the scary part is they will be better next year with a healthy Andrew Bynum and Chris Mihm.