T.M. Selection: Blazers/Lakers OVER (10*).

The Lakers were one of the best defensive clubs in the regular season. Clearly LA doesn't lack scoring power, but after its humbling Game 1 loss, clearly it's going to have to get out and push the pace from start to finish in this contest. Expect the Lakers to go to big man AD early and often, which will in turn open things up for the King to operate. The Blazers on the other hand are 7-2 so far in the bubble and they've been adaptable so far, a big reason behind their success in my opinion. This one has the feel of a "run and gun shootout," rather than a grind it out defensive affair again; this number is way to low!

T.M. Prediction: 126-120 Lakers.