Skip Bayless is known for his bold statements, especially when he refers to the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
In comments that were made a few weeks back on Undisputed, the TV analyst predicted the Lakers won’t get past the Blazers in a potential playoff clash.
The Lakers will face off against the Suns in the first round. And if they and the Blazers win their respective first-round series, they will face off against each other in the second round.
The Blazers had an impressive start in the series against the Nuggets as they blew them out thanks to Damian Lillard’s 34-point performance.
The Lakers will have to show great improvement after their performance vs. the Warriors in the play-in tournament to get past Chris Paul and the Suns.
Phoenix had the second-best record in the tough West only behind the red-hot Utah Jazz, who finished with the best record in the NBA.
The Lakers are set to face the Suns on Sunday evening in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs first-round series.
