Lakers minus (-) anything game 5

[X-Rated]

OK guys, seems like the Lakers/Nuggets series is turning out like I expected for it to be like the Lakers/Rockets series starting tonight's game. Since the Nuggets blew Lakers out by 19 points tonight, I'm going to take Lakers minus anything in game 5 where Kobe and the Lakers will return the favor by blowing the Nuggets out at the Staple Center. All comments welcomed.

[diogee]

Would love 6 points myself. Nuggets have proven they can hang with the Lakers in each game and have actually given 1 or 2 of them away. Doubt I get 6 anyways so probably no play.

[lakerboy]

OK guys, seems like the Lakers/Nuggets series is turning out like I expected for it to be like the Lakers/Rockets series starting tonight's game. Since the Nuggets blew Lakers out tonight, I'm going to take Lakers minus anything in game 5 where Kobe and the Lakers will return the favor by blowing the Nuggets out at the Staple Center. All comments welcomed.

the lakers will not blow them out next game- they will win but it will be close

[X-Rated]

lakerboy, if the Lakers could blow Denver out before like during the regular season, then what make you think they won't do it this time? I even think the Lakers line will be set a little higher, so that the books can get the public to bet on Nuggets. I'm sure the Black Mamba is very pissed off after tonight's embarassing loss, and next game he will not have any mercy.

[lakerboy]

lakerboy, if the Lakers could blow Denver out before like during the regular season, then what make you think they won't do it this time? I even think the Lakers line will be set a little higher, so that the books can get the public to bet on Nuggets. I'm sure the Black Mamba is very pissed off after tonight's embarassing loss, and next game he will not have any mercy.

the lakers are having issues with denver they havent been able to solve- they cant hit fts, they dont make big runs, they dont hustle, they keep losing on the boards, their bench is useless,they cant stop marginal players like martin and birdman

dude im a laker fan and they will win the next game but it just wont be a blowout.The difference between denver and la is that denver steps on your throat while la lets you get up and continue to fight. the lakers had this game their for the taking and didnt do it- thats a bad sign

[X-Rated]

lakerboy, if Lakers can kill my Rockets, so will they do the same to the Nuggets. Only way is to find out is to watch the next game.

[BamaBill67]

Would love 6 points myself. Nuggets have proven they can hang with the Lakers in each game and have actually given 1 or 2 of them away. Doubt I get 6 anyways so probably no play.

I haven't seen the line yet but I would think you are going to get your wish. I think it would be more than 6. But then again, everything I been thinking lately turns to crap, lol.

[Crayzee]

fvk that!

denver + anything!!
and denver ml

[sweetjones55]

The line is Lakers -6 (5dimes).. I like Lakers down to -3 or Nuggets up to +9.

[X-Rated]

You will be one of the public victims the book will fool.

fvk that!

denver + anything!!
and denver ml

[DeeWizzle]

Lakers win game 5 and 7.

[dbldown]

Sure, I'll bite as well.

Call me a sucker but if you're gonna give me Denver and 6 points, I'll take it. Not as obvious as the Orlando and +2 at home, but the Nuggets have played the Lakers better than anyone this season and if they don't win it outright, they keep this one close.

[redbull]

imho , Lakers win by 5 pts spread
if -6 , i on denver

cav already 1- 3 down , nba dont care anymore megablock buster cav - lakers , so refree dont pro lakers again.

[ASH0479]

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Lakers have Kobe....but in all honesty this could easily be 3-1 Nuggets if they can inbound the ball correctly....


Other than Kobe and slightly Gasol, the Denver Nuggest have an advantage everywhere else...they are more athletic as a team
Chauncey >Fischer (Fischer and Mo Williams should consult each other on who sucks more)
Anthony>>>>>>>Ariza
Kobe>>>>>>D. Jones
Martin = Bynum
Gasol > Nene


Nuggets Bench > Lakers Bench

When the Nuggets go after it on the glass like they did in Game 4 and JR Smith, Kleiza and Birdman come in and make an impact....they might very well be the most dangerous team in the NBA right now...Couple with the garbage play of Vujacic, Walton and Odom and the Nuggets have an advantage on the bench

SO if your gonna give me 6 points, I will gladly take it...although the Black Mamba scares me, sooner or later, those legs are going to start giving out...he has been carrying the load so far and its 2-2


I for one actually think that Denver and Orlando would be an entertaining series

[X-Rated]

Good luck to everyone on the Nuggets@Lakers.

[Irish Jet]

The Lakers role players step up at home. It wont be all on Kobe and Gasol which has been what's hurt the Lakers thus far.

I agree that the Lakers will win big. In the playoffs so far, when they've had to step up and win a game, they have. People say they were lucky to win the first game in Denver - No, they deserved it.

My prediction is the Lakers win by 11/12.

[ASH0479]

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Lakers win a close one here...a victory close to the spread....I dont see Denver going down without a fight....Lakers packed it in halfway through the 4th in Game 4, Denver will not do the same

[cs11787]

Lakers average a 10 point win after losing SU to Denver. Denver wont get half as many free throws as they did at Denver and with the way Lakers respond to losses and seeing as how Denver put up a whopping 120 last night Im on LAL -5.5 Heavy. Hell I might even takem 1Q and 1H.

[SportsTerminator]

Here's what I like...

Lakers 1Q
Lakers 1st half
and Lakers Moneyline

[The_Kid]

Lakers take care of business when they need to. How many more times do I need to say that?

[BatemanPatrickl]

Here's what I like...

Lakers 1Q
Lakers 1st half
and Lakers Moneyline

Lakers 1Q seems like the play here

[dbldown]

But do they take care of business to the tune of 6 points?

Yeah, they could get blown out - it just hasn't happened. I'm no Nugget fan, I'm a gambler.. and I see 2 evenly matched teams.

[frostno98]

lakerboy, if Lakers can kill my Rockets, so will they do the same to the Nuggets. Only way is to find out is to watch the next game.

Comparing the Western Conference Finals to the Rockets-LA is absurd. Even though Houston managed to win 3 games, everyone here knew that LA had full control of that series. All LA wins against Houston has been in dominating fashion, where the two they had against Denver were thanks to inbound bloopers. Unless the LA bench has an unexpected big day, this should be a close game. The other thing that might affects LA ability to play with any consistency is fatigue. This team has not gotten a two days game rest since May 5, Denver physical plays is only going to make things more difficult.

[Jerry Seinfeld]

This looks like a great spot for a teaser if you ask me. Tease the Lakers to even money and the over/under up to 215.5. The only reason the under did not cover in the last game was because of a bizarre fourth quarter.

[Tsoprano]

Leaning Denver +6 and maybe a small play on the moneyline

[RICHIE801]

According to VegasInsider the public is on the Nuggets +6 as of now(2:30 AM eastern) does this surprise anyone else?

[Jerry Seinfeld]

According to VegasInsider the public is on the Nuggets +6 as of now(2:30 AM eastern) does this surprise anyone else?

No not really, Nuggets are a really trendy pick right now. Kind of what the Lakers became last year.

[texhooper]

Here's what I like...

Lakers 1Q
Lakers 1st half
and Lakers Moneyline

i took lakers -2 1st q as my big play, with half as much on the game spread of -6.

i will play lakers first quarters at home coming off a loss throughout the playoffs until they prove me otherwise.

[dbldown]

I noticed that the public was on Denver 57% ATS.. with the line starting at 5.5.. so that is a bit scary. I am smart enough to know that the bookie knows more than I do.

The over is is getting slammed.. but it got slammed last night and cashed (in regulation).. so who knows.

[hoopster42]

both teams know that the winner of this gm likely wins the series. if its the lakers, being up 3-2 they are assured of gm 7 at home, at worst. if the nuggets win, going back hm 3-2 in gm 6 will be pretty much as close as lock as possible to win gm 6 and the series. i am taking the +6 because i expect another down to the wire gm just like gms 1, 2 & 3 were

[jjgold]

+6 is the play here

Denver is too physical for the Lakers, Kobe just about hanging on as he is beat up and tired.

[paco]

Too tough for me on this one, im just going with the over again and might take a side 2nd half after observing which Lakers team shows up

[NBA Hero]

depends on how ariza and melo is feeling.

it seems both cant play extended mins

[SBR_John]

Lakers are tired/ i buy into the theory the games they wasted in Utah and with Houston are catching up to them. Denver had 6 days rest and stole game 1. The Lakers could have won game 4 but they were on the bench. This is a good spot to lay the points. The starters will play no matter if it blows it for the next two games. This will be played and coached like an elimination game for the Lakers. Kobe had a half a qtr rest in the 2nd half of the last game. In big games he can go with just a 2 minute rest which is what I expect it will be in this one.

[TeamNookMum]

lakerboy, if Lakers can kill my Rockets, so will they do the same to the Nuggets. Only way is to find out is to watch the next game.

LOL, you're comparing the nuggets with the rockets..