A smooth sail from the Nuggets and a second-half push from the Lakers have the two squads lined up with an NBA Finals appearance on the line. CoversJLo previews the WCF and offers his best bet in what should be an ultra competitive series.
' first two opponents, averaging close to 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists per game, all while shooting 55% from the floor in the playoffs. He upped that output in the series win over Phoenix and while Anthony Davis is by far his toughest challenge, Jokic’s Game 1 player projections still flirt with a triple-double.
They also clean the glass like an overcaffeinated window washer, owning a rebound rate of 54.1% while limiting opponents to 8.2 offensive rebounds and 9.1 second-chance points. Denver also cashes in its freebies, shooting 81.5% from the foul line — good for ATS and Over bettors alike.Denver’s defense is sound but not as stingy as the Lakers, especially when the Nuggets hit the highway. They laid two defensive stinkers in Phoenix last series and their defensive rating balloons to 116.
Gordon has the length to challenge shots, 250 pounds to push back in the post, and athleticism laterally to slow James off the dribble. He did get into foul trouble a few times in the opening two rounds, but disrupting LeBron in any capacity could be all Denver needs.
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