Also, Kobe Bryant can't be stopped. I think from a standpoint of having better scorers in those first two spots has been another point to note. Kobe and Shaq are more dominant scorers than Robinson and Duncan. Plus, L.A.'s secondary players are making big shots. Overall, it's been a team effort.
Every team has problems.
You have to give Phil Jackson credit for being able to finesse and handle a highly volatile situation. He got his team back on track. It's in Kobe and Shaq's best interest to co-exist in the long term. I point back to Derek Fisher as well. Everybody brings a piece to the puzzle.