To call the Lakers an underdog would be quite the understatement heading into the second round of the playoffs. Almost unanimously across the NBA, Golden State is the favorite.
Whether the media, coaches, executives, scouts, algorithms, whatever it may be, the Warriors are the heavy favorites. Even Las Vegas is favoring the Warriors.
While it’s become a meme, now is truly the time for the #WeBelieve Lakers...against the Warriors of all teams.
Here’s a look at some relevant predictions heading into the series.
ESPN media
Let’s start off with ESPN, which actually was most favorable to the Lakers of anybody or anywhere.