How do the Lakers do after losing a game by more than 5 points? Here's another reminder...

@DeezyAZ81

July 18,,,the day JFK Jr. is supposed to come back to life after faking his death,,,it's all part of the script 

Any recommendations for tonight?

@MrBator

 Great stats . Still love Denver .. nothings changed but the day of the week .. 

Great stuff 

I think tonight's outcome depends on what Coach Ham Sandwich is gonna do with his Big Two. If he AGAIN leaves them both out there for 40+ minutes each, the Lakers will lose. If he smartens up and limits Davis to 38 minutes or less and LeBrick to 36 minutes or less, this series can return to Denver. 

Thank you for your valuable input.    

@MrBator

@MrBator

 Is that losing by more than 5 then covering streak still intact? Sorry just seeing this thread late. Long layoff with no games unless Lakers or Boston extend. I don't see Boston doing it

Everyone was laughing at Boston yesterday after the game. If lakers don’t get a game Boston will IMO

@MrBator

 Darvin thinks hes doing nothing wrong and will leave them out all game. The guys desperate, unless lakers come out strong and get a lead, no way lebron and ad resting if lakers go down early. And typical lebron will give up and theyre not close by 3rd quarter

@CostcoPizza

Typical Lebron? He only got swept once and that was in the Finals against the Spurs.

@BallingLikeNE

 Nobody said anything about a sweep. By typical lebron i mean the dude quits on his team when theyre down instead of willing his team back. 

posted record 0-0 

Marc Davis is the chief ref tonight. He was one of the most hated refs voted by nba players a few years ago for favoring the home teams. We will see what happens. His record this year also favors the home team but there is no guarantees in sports. If Denver's shooters stay on fire then Lakers will lose today even if the refs favor the home team. 

I've never posted on covers but love to read people's thoughts. Anytime you see someone going all in or guaranteeing a result especially if they are chasing then I love to fade them.  I also love to go against my own thinking when I'm betting. For example, I thought there was no way both Lakers and Celtics go down 0-3. I did bet lakers game 3 but after the loss I realized I'm just going to bet the better team / home dog / team with more value and against the public perception. 

Public perception was Lakers were going to win game 3 which did not happen. Now the public perception is Lakers are finished and will get swept.  I think I saw it on TV or read it somewhere that Lakers have never played game 5 when going down 0-3 in the playoffs. However, Lakers never had Lebron who has never gotten swept in the conference Finals.  It will be an interesting game. Lebron could make history and it would be the craziest nba story ever because Lebron is the oldest player in the nba who gets minutes. 

Lakers -3 

Lol unbelievable 

Yes, the Lakers extended the trend to 13-0 ATS since January 25th after they covered Game 2 by the hook, but it was the first time they lost the game in that situation. I am torn today between respecting the trend or just sending it IN on the Nuggets moneyline.

I have a play on Under 226.5. Nothing big.

I think you're right, CostcoPizza.   

And ima just say this…lakers and Celtics were the clear cut public perception plays going into these two series….and now both down 0-3, is the time everyone is off the bandwagon and the perception and lines have completely changed. 

Gonna go with Lakers first half. I think they give max effort first half. They at least have to give the appearance like they’re trying in front of the home crowd and if they don’t want to continue, they can let go in the second half.

Hey Gents…

for what it’s worth…

I’m gonna ride the Lakeshow -3.

I am a homer believer that since the trade deadline the Lakers have been a different team and although Lebron and AD are reported as having sore feet- hopefully the team believes in themselves enough to get the cover.

Good luck to all.

Don't overthink it here. Denver gets the job done. Just like Heat/C's series coaching is a factor. Ham & Mozzarella were in way over their heads. They make for a good sandwich though.

I still have PTSD from the Kobe Bryant Lakers getting swept by the Mavs. Lost a lot on that one. 

Yeah, money changed hands for sure.

Got swept by Warriors too. 

@mrbb

 Hopefully we see Lebron looking to score for the next 4 games and Lakers will make history. Lebron turning back the clock on father time 

I’m on the Nuggets -3.5 -105 in the 2nd half. Kinda big.

Nuggets have to just get a barrage of 3's again in spurts like the first 3 games, the officials will get them otherwise..