Denver vs. Los Angeles

Talented Denver is in bounce-back mode after a poor showing in Game 1. The Nuggets are 27-17 ATS against teams that make 46%+ of their shots, plus 9-1 ATS when trailing in a playoff series. Denver is sixth in the NBA playoffs defensively in points allowed while the offense is sixth in shooting (46.7%), second in three-point shooting (38.9%), and third in free throws (81.4%). They play hard for coach Mike Malone, who is 64-38 ATS away from home after a game where they failed to cover the spread. Los Angeles is #13 from the charity stripe and 36-50 ATS versus opponents who commit 14 or fewer turnovers per game. Play Denver.