Well one step at the time... Technically, the Hornets shouldn't be able to beat the Spurs either, but we'll see how that goes.
As for Lakers vs. Hornets, that series would be full of mismatches, one team's weaknesses are the other team's strongest spots. I would also give the edge to the Lakers agains Hornets, but I don't think that Spurs chances against LA are all that much better.