Steve Merril
(505) Los Angeles Lakers at (506) Denver Nuggets
-Los Angeles comes in off a blown double-digit lead in Game 1; expect a big bounce back effort
-offense averages 117 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 113.7 points per game
-Lakers allowing 47.2% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 47.5% from the field
-Denver has won 9 straight games vs. the Lakers, but 4 of those wins only came by single digits
-offense is averaging 114.8 points per game vs. defenses that give up 114.3 points per game
-Nuggets defense allowed the Lakers to shoot 49% (39-79) from the field and take 19 free throws
4% Play LAKERS (+).
Line Parameter: 4% play (+7 or more). 3% play (+6.5 or less).