Pre Game Ramble: Game 1 Round 2

Ok....here we go, reporting live from Staples to kick off this 2nd round Playoff Series, and the excitment is in the air.

STAPLES CENTER ADVANTAGE
Since moving to Staples prior to the 1999-2000 season, the Lakers have won 84% of their postseason games (56-11) . The Lakers have topped the century mark in over half of their preseason home game at Staples Center (37 of 67) while the oppostion has been eld under 100 poins in all but 18 of those games. In their last 30 home playoff games. the Lakers are 26-4.