Western Confrence Champs!

Before Game 6 even started. In the pregame show, they showed a shot of Kobe stretching out before he stepped on that hardwood. One thing was obvious, that man was focused. And this time around it wasn't just the man rockin' the number 24, the rest of the Lakers also had that same focus and composure. While the Lakers played some of their best playoff basketball; Denver did the exact opposite.

The Lakers started the first half great and ended it with a strong 13 point lead after a Kobe corner three. And instead of classic Laker ball where they gave up the lead, they pushed it even more showing "No Mercy" which were the exact words of the Captain Mamba. They didn't relax after a 20 point lead, not even when they reached 30 at one point. They played hard, persevered, and rubbed in the Dirty Nuggets' face on their home floor. Sorry for you!

Every Laker played great. As a team they shot 57% from the field and an impressive 56% from three. And what was even more impressive was that the Lakers were 100% from the free throw line, hitting all 24 shots. While the Nuggets shot a pretty good 44%, it just wasn't enough. The Lakers stuck with the same game plan they used in Game 5. Wait for the double and find the open man. They moved the ball well. And at times when J.R. Smith seemed to bring Denver closer, the Lakers showed their patience and composure and kept up with the plan.

After this grueling 6 game series, it's finally over and the Lakers were able to push through as victors. When everyone thought they would crumble under the pressure of the Nuggets physicality and toughness, the Lakers answered back. Who knew that having the number 1 seed in the west would be the hardest road? Isn't the number 1 seed supposed to have the easier one? Now the Lakers are only four wins away from reaching their goal of becoming NBA Champs.