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Last night’s controversial 93-91 win over the Spurs all but guarantees the Lakers will be representing the West in this year’s NBA Finals. The Lakers led just about the entire game, and while Brent Barry had a chance to win the game with 2.1 seconds left, his shot — the controversial no call — hit off the backboard as Derek Fisher guarded him. . . well, rather closely.

It’d be hard for the Spurs to say they lost the game because of a no call, given that Tim Duncan was 10-26 from the field, Tony Parker 8-17, and Manu Ginobli just 2-8. Kobe Bryant finished the game with 28 points, and Lamar Odom chipped in with a bounce game of 16.

The Lakers lead this series 3-1 now heading back to LA, and barring something along the lines of Red Sox/Yankees, have pretty much assured themselves a spot against Boston or Detroit.