Lakers played equal or better in all five games so far, but lead only 3 – 2. If Jazz tie the series to 3 – 3, it won't do justice. Utah, on their best game in Staples Center, Game 5, weren't able to lead even once against the Lakers. They failed to win in regular time at Utah over Lakers and injured Kobe that screamed from pain and wasn't able to move. To go to game 7, even if Utah will lose it, won't simply do any justice for the series.

In game 5 we saw Kobe, Odom and Gasol play great game on both ends of the floor and most importantly, that was very unselfish win with all stars playing pass first, shoot second style and that was really fun to watch. Boozer's ability in the playoff this season maybe the final proof that there is such thing as Karma. Williams is great, but he can't win alone and the others are too unstable to help him do so.

Lakers want to finish the story. Kobe is hurt and in need of a rest and a win today will give him almost a week rest before the first game of the Western Finals and Phil and Kobe know that very well.

Lakers are better team, in better form and already won in Utah, even without Gasol. It is their last chance to do that again in the playoff and they should take care of that.



Pick : Lakers ML
Odds : 2.60
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : Stan James
Match Result : 105-108
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