The atmosphere in the Lakers' locker room was still fairly relaxed.
With a lovable goofball like O'Neal around, there was never a shortage of fun in the locker room.
Most importantly, the Lakers held a 2-0 lead in the series.
Two clean, decisive victories had led the Lakers to believe the Phoenix Suns weren't all that special. Winning this series seemed like a sure thing.
As for the East? What was that?
You could say that as long as they got past the Phoenix Suns, the championship was theirs.
A three-peat would mean the Lakers had forged another dynasty.
But amid all the horseplay, the only one who didn't quite fit in was probably Kobe.
Seeing O'Neal wiggling his butt, about to show off a dance, Kobe couldn't help but shout, "We're still trailing."
His words instantly silenced the previously rowdy locker room.
