The set-up: The Lakers exploded for a 3-1 series lead in Game 4, but with star player Damian Lillard sidelined for the Blazers, I think that we'll see a much more defensive affair in Game 5, as the normally defensive minded Lakers "double down" on that end to finally crush the BLazers hopes out of existence.

The pick: At this point, the Lakers have a firm grip on this series and the last thing they can afford to do at this point is play stupid. LA can't afford to have any star players get injured here. I look LA to body up and to slow this game down as it looks to control and dictate and get out of this one without any injuries. This number is a little high.

This is a 10* TOTAL COACH'S CORNER on the UNDER Blazers/Lakers.