The division rival Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at US Airways Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 218½.
Pau Gasol netted 29 points and hauled down nine boards as the Lakers defeated the Suns 124-112 for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday.
The Lakers covered the 7.5-point spread, and the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 216.5.
Kobe Bryant added 21 points and 13 assists for the a double-double, while Ron Artest chipped in with 18 points in that win.
Jason Richardson poured in 27 points in a losing effort for the Suns.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 34-46-2 ATS
Phoenix: 54-28 SU, 48-32-2 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 8-2
After playing Phoenix are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Phoenix is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 6 games
Phoenix is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
LA Lakers at Phoenix, Tuesday, May 25
Phoenix home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, May 25
