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Written by Scott Burgess
Sunday, 17 May 2009
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2009 NBA Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Game 7The Houston Rockets outhustled the LA Lakers AGAIN to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semi-finals. The action heads into Hollywood, Sunday May 17, as the Lakers hope to set up a Conference final with the Denver Nuggets. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Lakers as -13 point home favs over the Rockets with the over/under set at 194.5 points. Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Playoffs Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com

The Rockets came out hard in the first quarter with a 27-15 lead and by half time the Rockets had built up a 52-36 lead and they never looked back. By the time it was over the Rockets won 95-80. Their top producers on the night were Aaron Brooks with 26pts, while Luis Scola added 24pts 12 rebounds and Ron Artest chipped in with 14pts. Carl Landry was great off the bench with 15pts 9 rebounds. As a team they made 36 of 71 (50.7%) from the field, 7 of 18 (38.9%) from the arch and 16 of 22 (72.7%) from the line. Scola had built up 14pts in the first quarter and outscored Pau Gasol 24-14 overall. The Rockets are 2-4 SU on the road in the playoffs where they’ve averaged 81.1 ppg and given up an average 99.5 ppg.

The Lakers looked like they did when they lost in Game 4, flat and lazy. Nothing seemed to fall for the Lakers. Their top scorers were Kobe Bryant with 32pts after making just 11 of 27 from the field, while Pau Gasol added 14pts 11 rebounds after making just 7 of 15 in the paint. Derek Fisher and Trevor Ariza combined for a low 9pts. Lamar Odom and Jordan Farmar came off the bench to combine for 21pts 16 rebounds. Bryant, asked about their loss afterward, grinned. "You know what, you've got to just grind these things out, man," he said. "We could be playing much better on a more consistent basis."The key now is to win, by any means necessary." The Lakers were considered the favorite to go onto the final, but they way they’ve played the Rockets, the Nuggets are looking like the hungrier team. The Lakers are 5-1 SU at home in the playoffs where they’ve averaged 110 ppg and given up an average 96.8 ppg.

Recent Trends to Consider:
  • Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
  • Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
  • Rockets are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
  • Rockets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.
  • Rockets are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
  • Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
  • Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.

2009 NBA Playoffs Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers     
When: Sun, May 17, 2009 3:30 PM ET                 
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Rockets +13

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The Bottom Line: The Lakers have to be the hungrier team, at home they should win, but by 13 points might be a stretch. Go Rockets! Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Playoffs Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
 



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