Philadelphia +5.5 at home vs Lakers

[ShogunRua]

The Lakers seem to be hitting their stride, but Philly has been on fire as of late. They have won 5 out of 6 and 7 out of 9 games, the only home loss to BOS about a week ago by 1 point (a game in which they led almost the entire time). And just watching them play, they really seem to be playing with a lot of energy and enthusiasm as of late. I think they play LA tough tonight and keep it close.

Thoughts?

[Whippit]

can't tell for sure if philly's actually playing defense last couple weeks or if opponents just can't hit open shots

based on what boston did probably the latter

[JOHON8]

not worth it, Lakers either blow them out and win or win by a couple, why risk such a close line?

[blowseq]

i can't bet against Kobe. im not that sharp lol

[ShogunRua]

Not going to make it a huge play or anything, but this game sort of reminds me of Lakers @ Memphis a couple weeks ago. Memphis was a hot team that normally plays pretty good at home. I dunno, I just think Philly will come out and play really hard tonight and keep it close. I think Brand can hold his own underneath the basket, and the Lakers will probably be the Lakers (they do not care about this game).