This is a 10* DESTROYER on the LA Lakers.

I had a play on the "under" in Game 1, but in Game 2 I like the Lakers to lay the hammer down.

In fact, on two different shows for Picks and Parlays this last week I gave out the Lakers as a pick in Game 1 as well, so I am in fact 2-0 in this series.

I think LA is going to sweep the Heat. Miami has been a great story, but multiple injuries to key players makes this already inexperienced club even more so.

James and Davis were unstoppable in Game 1 and I look for them to be the main focal point the rest of the way in this series.

The Lakers big men were a big reason why I liked them in Game 1 (and in this series) and they're the main reason why I like them again here, especially with Bam banged up.

Yes, Miami was undervalued and disrespected throughout the bubble, but that time is now definitely behind us. Now the Heat are getting too much respect here, as I expect James to go for the jugular and keep the foot on the gas every single second until he has the Larry O'Brien back in his hands.

Expect LA to jump out to an early lead and to maintain throughout. Lay the points!

Good luck, NP