People are so quick to write the Lakers in, they forget how good the Spurs are. They're resting Duncan, Manu, and Parker, and they'll be fresh this year, plus their supporting cast is better than it has been in years past. Bonner is a very underrated offensive player (although he can be picked on defensively), Mason is extremely underrated as well, plus these guys have the experience working for them. I think in a series vs. the Lakers, the Spurs team defense can limit Kobe enough, Duncan and Parker will be able to pick apart Fisher and Gasol, and Ginobili will only have to deal with Walton and Ariza. Plus they have the best coach in the game by far.
I can see the Spurs taking out the Lakers in 7...