Lakers vs. Suns Free NBA Playoffs Pick Game 4
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The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Suns won Game 3, as each team has won on their home floor in this series. The Suns are 1 point favorites, with a total of 221.5 points expected tonight. TNT will televise this clash starting at 9:00 EDT.
Phoenix accomplished their goal of winning Game 3, and getting right back into their series with the Lakers. The Suns made some fundamental changes, notably with F Amar'e Stoudemire. Stoudemire attacked the basket from the opening tip, and it allowed him to ultimately score a game high 42 PTS. Stoudemire shot 14 of 22 from the field, and attempted 18 free throws in Game 3. In fact, Phoenix attempted 42 free throws, 22 more than the Los Angeles did. PG Steve Nash had 17 PTS and a game high 15 assists with only 1 turnover in Game 3. Besides Stoudemire, the star of Game 3 was C Robin Lopez. Lopez made 8 of his 10 shots, scoring 20 crucial points for the Suns. If F Channing Frye could ever get on track, this team could be offensively unstoppable. Phoenix is now 63-32 SU and 57-37-1 ATS overall this season. The Suns are 37-10 SU and 29-16-2 ATS in home games this season. The Suns have now scored 118 PTS in 2 of the 3 home meetings against the Lakers this season, ultimately going 2-1 both SU and ATS this year. Phoenix is 32-14 ATS after allowing 105 PTS or more in their previous game.
The Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as the listed favorite. The Over is 5-0 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%.
Los Angeles has struggled with Game 3's in the past, just like they did the other night in Phoenix. The Lakers appeared to have total control of their Western Conference Finals series with the Suns, but now the Suns are breathing life. The Lakers have lost SU 2 of the 3 games played in Phoenix this season, so they will need to respond tonight in Game 4. The health of C Andrew Bynum is a huge question mark for the Lakers, as he was limited to only 7 minutes in Game 3. As a result of his injury, Los Angeles had no answer for the Suns in the paint during Game 3. The Lakers need to improve their defense, as the Suns have increased their scoring total in each game this series. G Kobe Bryant played an incredible game 3, scoring 36 PTS and dishing out 11 assists. Bryant had team highs in PTS, rebounds, and assists, and was 1 rebound short of a triple double. F Pau Gasol and PG Derek Fisher combined for 41 PTS in Game 3, helping the Lakers stay competitive throughout. The Lakers are 67-28 SU and 41-51-3 ATS overall this season. Los Angeles is 26-21 SU and 21-25-1 ATS in road games this year. The Lakers are 11-9 ATS revenging a loss to an opponent this season.
The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600%. The Over is 7-0-1 in their last 8 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 108-105 in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Under 221.5 is the Total of the Day!
Johnny Detroit, Gambling911.com
