We're taking the under in Phoenix/LAL

[Ganchrow]

Both teams are banged up, which should impact offense more negatively than defense in this game. the Lakers often employ an effective slow-down defensive strategy against Phoenix. Kobe is likely to have a high shot total, low percentage type of game. The two exhibition games these teams played recently going to 190 and 185 come with a few grains of salt, but still are not insignificant.

[dave11486]

Plus, the new ball Ganch...

[bigboydan]

I like that play myself tonight ganchrow.

[isetcap]

Certainly a worthwhile play but I'd take it a step further and look for the Lakers to come in UNDER 102. With both teams on the first leg of a b2b you can expect a good amount of bench play. This should drag on LA's total considerably more than the Suns.

[goldengoat]

i like

pheonix was blazing on their 1st quarter totals most of the year so i think we can get a good idea after the 1st

[Ganchrow]

with kobe out, we actually pulled the under bet. this is because phoenix is more likely to run a faster offense with him out.

[onlooker]

I thought you were going to start saying "I".

[dr03]

you guys are really making the new ball a bigger story then it is. they have practiced and played with it in games for weeks.