NBA Beatdown on the Hardwood (2-1 YD)
(NBA) LA Lakers vs. Phoenix,
Point Spread: -2.00 | -107.00 Phoenix (Home)
Result: Win
The Los Angeles Lakers won their play-in game against the Golden State Warriors 103-100. LeBron James had a triple-double in that game with 22 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Anthony Davis added 25 points, 12 rebounds. The Lakers battled back from being down 13 at the half to get the win. The Phoenix Suns come in having won nine of their final 12 games to close the regular season. The offense was led by Devin Booker with 25.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a game. Chris Paul added 16.4 points and 8.9 assists a game.

The Lakers are just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games, 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games following a win, and 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The Suns are 29-13 ATS in their last 42 home games. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Phoenix.

The Lakers didn't look overwhelming in their win over the Warriors to get to this point. The Suns have been consistent all season long. The Lakers have the experience but need to figure out a rotation going forward. Phoenix was 27-9 at home and their young players don't know any better. I like the Sun's bench better and that could be the difference in this game.

Play on Phoenix.