This is a 10* TOP THURSDAY TOTAL on the OVER Suns/Lakers.

So far this has been a very low-scoring series. These two teams each finished in the Top 10 in defensive efficiency, but with their backs against the wall, I look for the defending champs to fight and claw and to put forth their best offensive effort so far.

And that's whether Anthony Davis plays or not.

The Suns of course will also be out to end this one. This is a golden opportunity for Phoenix to advance and end this series now.

But with the home side pushing the pace, there's no reason not to think that the Suns can't match pace here with their sharp-shooters.

The Lakers have seen the total go OVER the number in eight of their last 11 in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent in which they were held to 85 points or less in.

The total is set at its lowest point so far in this series, but now it's just a little too low.

The situation and the numbers/trends all point to a higher-scoring shootout in Game 6.

The play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP