The Lakers go effectively 8 deep, which doesn't include Fox or Walton, their bench is not a problem. Both Duncan and Bryant will do well no matter what Malone and Bowen do, but Malone can make Duncan work on the other end. Tony Parker will kill the Lakers...no Tyronn Lue (I'm still bitter) means Parker cannot be stopped 1-on-1. This makes Shaq the x-factor. If he can be as active defensively the whole series as he was in the 3rd quarter of the Houston series, LA can win with team defense.