Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals heads back to Los Angeles, where the Lakers currently sit at -5.5 favorites. Everyone on the floor in Game 2 was completely gassed in the fourth quarter, but Jamal Murray put together an all-time playoff performance and stole a victory. The Lakers better win tonight if they want to make it a series; I'm hoping the lack of elevation aids LeBron and Davis late in the game, as it was an issue while on the road. As far as Game 3 adjustments, I'm expecting Mike Malone to get Aaron Gordon involved early in the game offensively as the Lakers have decided to leave him unguarded in most situations. It will be interesting to see if Rui Hachimura can keep up this level of contribution after two games of highly efficient play.
D'Angelo Russell, LAL, over 20.5 P+A+R (+105)
It will be fun to see who steps up tonight in the Lakers' “Other Guy Carousel.” In games 1+2 it was Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, but tonight I'm focusing in on Russell, who gets a boost playing at home. He's averaging 24.6 PAR at home vs 21 PAR on the road. Russell saw an uptick in minutes Game 2 with 32, nearly a 7min boost vs Game 1. He;s hit this line in 83% of home playoff games this year vs 50% on the road. 1U.