The Duke's Sports
New Orleans Over (187') for 2 Units
This series has gone 20-8 O/U and 10-3 O/U in Los Angeles. The Hornets were getting outstanding looks at the basket in Game 1 and converted. Saturday, the Lakers defense was virtually non-existent and we don't see a significant overhaul in defensive strategy for the Lakers' were a step slow in execution. We have seen this many times throughout the regular season with Los Angeles. The Lakers, however, do have offensive weaponry that can gouge the heart of the Hornets' defense and should find better offensive looks tonight. The Lakers are 8-3-1 O/U as a playoff favorite while the Hornets are 5-1 O/U in their last 6 road tilts. The Hornets' bench players -- Jack, Green, Gray (ankle sprain) were getting great looks. We'll ride the "over" here.