Agreed! This is gambling so anything is possible. Lakers could blow out the Jazz tonite, but in my humble, yet experienced opinioin the play is on the Jazz or no play at all with or without Kobe makes no difference to me. Utah has one of the best home court advantages in the NBA. Lakers are in a bad spot here. Last time they went out on the road to play a back to back against a quality opponent was against Denver and they were run out of the building and humilated. I cashed that one and I am not passing up the Jazz here. Also keep in mind the Lakers, while good has padded there standings playing at home against mainly inferior opponents. The Lakers are now going on the road in a hostile environment, B2B nites against an opponent that wants revenge.
Last, but not least the Lakers are not use to playing hard for 4 quarters. They will have to play 4 quarters on the road tonite to get a win.