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Play: LAKERS
Comments: The Los Angeles Lakers will look for a more complete effort tonight during Game 2 of their 1st round series against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers cruised to a 21-point lead at halftime in Game 1, but the Jazz got it within single digits during the 3rd quarter which didn't please Los Angeles head coach Phil Jackson. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 24 points & 8 rebounds, but also committed 6 of the team's 17 turnovers. Trevor Ariza stepped it up with a playoff career-high 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting while Pau Gasol added 20 points, 9 rebounds & 4 blocked shots. Carlos Boozer finally showed signs of life by scoring a game-high 27 points for Utah, while Deron Williams added 16 points & 17 assists despite shooting just 4-of-14 from the field. Even though Los Angeles shot 55 percent from the field in Game 1, they allowed Utah to grab 20 offensive rebounds. Look for a better & more spirited effort from the Lakers tonight, as they will win to take a 2-0 series lead. All Lakers.
Result: Pending
Play: PISTONS
Comments: The Detroit Pistons will see if their claim of "trying to be more physical" with LeBron James will come true tonight, as they will try to get even with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their 1st-round series. James dominated Game 1, as he scored a game-high 38 points while grabbing 8 rebounds & dishing out 7 assists during the Cavaliers' 102-84 win. James did get help from his supporting cast, as four other Cavs finished in double-figures. Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 20 points despite shooting just 7-for-21 from the field. If Detroit plans to tie this series up tonight, they must get more production out of Tayshaun Prince. Prince scored just 4 points in 37 minutes during the Game 1 loss & will be the main defender of James for most of the game. Look for Game 2 to be closer, but for Cleveland to prevail & take a 2-0 series lead. All Pistons.
Result: Pending
Event Date: 04/21/2009
Event Time: 08:15 PM EST
Play: METS
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