Lakers feel good about their upcoming Western Conference semifinals

Lakers after a stunning victory over Trail Blazers with just one loss of the series, feel confident about the upcoming game with the Rockets. This would be their first Western Conference semifinals in eight years

The only question is how the 6-day break will affect them. The match with Trail Blazers had been an intensive one. Caldwell-Pope has shared this time has provided them with the required rest they needed after the face-off, they seem to be well-rested and ready to charge ahead.

The break could hurt them as well, since they lost their momentum Danny Green comments on this by saying they have an old roster at Lakers, break is actually beneficial as it gives them a chance to catch their breath.

They will begin their practice sessions in the NBA bubble and be ready to take the Rockets head-on.