SPURS: (-8.5, O/U 197) San Antonio was stunned in Game 1, as they lost to Memphis 98-101 SU. It wasn't so much that they lost to the Grizzlies, it was the way they lost the game. The Grizzlies simply out muscled San Antonio, in the paint and on the perimeter. The Spurs spent all season earning home court advantage in the Western Conference, but now it's completely gone. The Spurs are in a must win scenario for Game 2, and they will use their experience to their advantage in every way possible. Despite the Game 1 home loss, San Antonio is still 36-6 SU and 19-22 ATS at home this entire season. The Spurs are 6-1 ATS this season revenging a home loss. San Antonio had 6 different players score in double figures, but nobody scored more than 20 points. PG Tony Parker had a team high 20 points 5 and assists in Game 1. F Tim Duncan had 16 point and a team high 13 rebounds in the Game 1 loss. The Spurs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against the Southwest Division. San Antonio is 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. The Spurs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Spurs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS loss. San Antonio is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against the Western Conference. San Antonio is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.

Projected Score: 100 (UNDER-Total of the Day)

LAKERS: (-12, O/U 187) Los Angeles has battled inconsistency for the past month, and it came back to haunt them in Game 1 against New Orleans. The Lakers were the most shocking upset victim of any Game 1 favorite, as they lost 100-109 SU as an 11 point home favorite. Tonight's contest means everything to the Lakers chances of a 3rd consecutive NBA Championship. After sweeping the Hornets in the regular season, they allowed 109 points in the Game 1 loss. Coach Jackson has promised changes on how they guard the Hornet's pick and roll. The Lakers allowed just 95.4 PPG during the regular season, 8th best in the NBA. G Kobe Bryant had a team high 34 points and 5 assists in the Game 1 loss. F Ron Artest was the only other Laker player to put up good numbers, as he had 16 points and a team high 11 rebounds. F Pau Gasol was a huge disappointment, as he had just 8 points and 6 rebounds in Game 1. Los Angeles could use some support from their crowd, as they are traditionally one of the quietest arenas during the playoffs. The Lakers are 30-12 SU and 15-27 ATS in home games this season. Los Angeles is 4-7 ATS as a home favorite between 9.5 and 12 points this season. The Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Southwest Division. Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The Lakers are 16-37 ATS in their last 53 games as a home favorite of more than 11 points. Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU loss. The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. Los Angeles is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.

Projected Score: 106 (SIDE of the Day)