It's a plus for the Under if Ja Morant can't play because of a right hand injury. Even if he does, though, I still like the Under.

The Lakers' 128-112 Game 1 victory in this series has some influence on why this total is too high in my view.

The Lakers shot 53 percent from the floor and 43 percent from 3-point range in the Game 1 victory. The teams combined to make 29 of 32 free throws for 91 percent.

The Grizzlies finished first in defensive field goal percentage. The Lakers ranked 25th in 3-point shooting at 34.6 percent. LA got a huge scoring burst from role players Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves. They combined for 52 points while shooting 19 of 27 from the floor for 70 percent. I don't see a repeat of that in this Game 2.

Memphis should be applying maximum intensity and defensive pressure knowing a loss would send them to LA down 0-2 in the series.

The Lakers have been playing outstanding defense down the stretch. They've held their last four foes to an average of 106 points in regulation.