We play the winner of golden state and lakers play in game
Could Steph go insane and beat the Lakers? Sure. Anything can happen in a one-game series. But it is not very likely. Suns have themselves to blame. One more game is all it would have taken. Still, they have done an excellent job this year.
Can the Suns beat the Lakers? Yes. If the Lakers are at full strength with everyone gelling? No. There is a chance the Lakers will still be gelling though. If you have to go through the Lakers, there might be a slight advantage in playing them early rather than later.
Later, there is the chance that someone else could beat them, but there is also the chance that they get better and start playing together better (the Lakers) as they go. The really sad thing about this seeding is that this team needs playoff experience. Getting eliminated in the first round really limits that learning experience. Going two rounds or more would be a great building opportunity.
It is what it is and no amount of wishing can change it.