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The Lakers have been shooting the ball well throughout the playoffs shooting no lower than 45.2% in any of their 10 playoff games. The Lakers with fresh legs would like to run and set up their offense quickly. San Antonio may need a game or two to try and slow down the pace of this series. With Carlos Boozer struggling in the Utah series you have to like the Lakers chances down low with their length against Tim Duncan in game 1. Phil Jackson would like to turn the Spurs into a jump shooting team and the key here will be Fisher and Kobe to stop penetration by Parker and Ginobili. The question here is with the Spurs coming off an emotion game 7 with the Hornets we may see a better offensive rhythm in game 2 and beyond. San Antonio struggled with shooting percentage on the road against New Orleans converting around 40%. The Lakers with fresh legs and with a fast pace will get the point spread cover in this one. Take LA in game 1 at – 6 ½.