I believe BOS is already on the upswing.
Steve Blake will be out for another 6-8 weeks now, Kobe is calling out Pau in public, and with every loss I'm sure Dwight is unhappy.
Last night's loss to ORL couldn't have helped, either.
If they trade Pau, which is probably their main option, that chops down the twin towers, which I like. And DH will not get as many good looks without one of the best passing big men in the game in Pau. And unless LA fleeces another team (possible, given their history), they won't get anyone back that can truly help them.
I'd LOVE to see Pau in HOU somehow..with Asik, Harden and Lin. That'd be a dangerous team. I'd love for him to spend his last few years as a centerpiece and WITH a fabled big man as coach in McHale.
For BOS, we get AB back soon, Jeff Green is showing signs consistent play, and at least we are stable in the coaching area.
I'm waiting patiently for LA to implode...either that will happen, or they will get it together but still lose to either MEM or OKC in the playoffs.