Who said anything about them not being deserving? They won fair and square, busting their ass in the process, and they should be applauded for doing so. The point is, the likelihood they go into Milwaukee and Boston and still beat those teams was low. You're only doing the most because you're a Lakers fan and don't want to dilute your team's championship run.
It’s possible they would’ve still made the Finals regardless, but I just cannot see them winning 7 out of 8 road games in Indiana, Milwaukee & Boston in a normal setting. Especially when they were trash on the road all season long.
I’m definitely interested to see how which Bubble performances will be sustainable going forward, like Jamal Murray for example.