SYMPATHY FOR THE LAKERS: Poor Kobe. He really didn't think it was going to end, I think--he wasn't just out there, Iraqi Information Minister-style, spouting off about "you can't put us away, you can't beat us" or whatever he said and it being all bluster. He really thought the Lakers were going in win. Sorry, Kobe.

The rest of the Lakers--good riddance. I'm only sorry Rick Fox wasn't there to share the dismal moment.