Los Angeles vs. Portland

The Lakers' Game 3 win puts them up 2-1 in this series, with a crucial Game 4 on the slate tonight. The efforts and focus of Lebron James and Anthony Davis were impressive, and if they continue to play at this level, the Lakers will be hard to beat. What we saw in Game 3 was the Lakers' defense shutting Portland down in the 4th quarter, limiting the Blazers to three FGs in a seven-minute stretch, which was decisive. Lillard and McCollum did their best to keep Portland in the game, combining for 62 points, but the Lakers proved they are the team that can get stops when needed. Lakers have covered seven of their last nine vs. Portland, and they have their eye on the prize, and they are defending like it. Make the play on Los Angeles.