THE DUKE SPORTS
LA Lakers Over (189') for 2 Units
Perimeter shooting in Game 3 was poor by both teams: While the Celtics shot just 22% from beyond the arc, the Lakers shot a dismal 13%. Despite that, the teams shooting percentages from the floor were respectable at 44 and 45%, respectively; moreover, the refs did there part in extending the game with by sending each team to the free throw line 24 times. And, like we projected, transition points were few and far between (20). Tonight, we'll look for the Celtics to attempt to shake the Lakers' stronghold defensively in the half-court game and shoot quicker in the shot clock with sharper passes and better dribble penetration by Rondo. And both perimeter games should improve. The Celtics are 35-16 O/U following a SU loss. "Over " the call.