Los Angeles Lakers -9.5 4-0 ATS so far in this series (including Hornets ML plays in Games 1 & 4).
I was a Hornets season ticket holder in 08-09.. and I have a great track record capping their games.
My last post here (Game 4):
Play of the night..
Reason:
This is a must win game for LA... and the wake-up call is over. Throughout the series, the Lakers have improved on guarding CP3 off the pick and roll. This is the absolute KEY to slowing down the Hornets' offense. The Hornets are not a jump shooting team, bottom line. When Belinelli is your best 3 point shooter, that's a problem. If they can reduce CP3's touches in the paint, they will run away with this game easily. I have a strong feeling Gasol is going to dominate this game. He's played sub-par this entire series, and for me, is the most important offensive player on the Lakers. If he can force a couple early fouls on Okafor, it will be a huge blow to the interior defense of the Hornets. Aaron Gray isn't going to have a performance like he did in Game 1. As much I hate LA... I have to back them in this one. I'm not concerned with Kobe's ankle... I think this team could cover without him tonight (I know, sounds crazy)
LA wins by 15+
Thoughts?
