Normally I would expect the clearly superior team (Los Angeles Lakers) to show some kind of courtesy and take the foot off the gas either Game 3 or Game 4. Under the current circumstances though, I don't think that's an option.

This old Lakers side clearly wants to get out of the bubble and back to their families ASAP, and perhaps the Heat as well, even if it means getting swept. Miami has a young squad with the future ahead of them, and the players might look at this series as a wash, already looking forward to more realistic shots at winning the title later on in their careers.

The Lakers have kept the Heat at an arms-length distance through the first two games, stepping up the intensity whenever needed. I don't see the winning margin staying under double-digits.

10* play on Los Angeles Lakers.