The eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers might give the No. 1 seed LA Lakers some trouble in this opening-round Western Conference series, but I do like the Lakers to show their class in Game 1.

The whole Lakers team, and their key players, in particular, will be well-rested while the Blazers haven't had the luxury to afford to rest anyone during their red hot eight-game bubble run to the playoffs. One must wonder how much gas is left in the tank for Damian Lillard who has been outstanding in Florida.

Additionally, while this will be the Lakers' first playoff appearance in seven years, the current roster has plenty of postseason experience.

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