Bynum's loss probably has the greatest impact on the championship race, but the least on the Playoff Odds. L.A. is virtually assured of being the top seed in the West even without Bynum, so the real question is whether he can make it back for the playoffs and, if so, what kind of shape he'll be in. L.A. can certainly win frequently even without the behemoth big man, as it showed Monday night, but it's harder for them to get out of the West -- let alone challenge Boston or Cleveland in the Finals -- if Bynum isn't there.
By John Hollinger
ESPN.com