The pros at FiveStarPick.com have mixed emotions about Game 7 of the NBA Finals.  On one hand, we are excited because it’s a Game 7; on the other hand, it marks the end of the NBA season.  Tonight the oddsmakers are putting a lot of faith in Kobe Bryant and the Lakers listing them as 7-point home favorites with a total of 187.

The Lakers rocked the Celtics in Game 6 on Tuesday night, not only covering the spread, but downright embarrassing the green and white. Los Angeles beat down Boston, 89-67 to set the stage for Game 7 tonight at the Staples Center.

The Celtics shot 56% from the floor in their Game 5 victory, but things changed drastically in Game 6 shooting only 33% from the field. Boston’s starters combined for 75 points in Game 5, while totaling just 54 points in Tuesday’s loss. The Lakers jumped out to a 51-31 halftime lead in Game 6 and never looked back.

Kobe had another good night in Game 6 finishing with 26-points and 11-rebounds for his 17th straight game with at least 20 points. Pau Gasol added 17 points and Lamar Odom contributed with eight points and 10 rebounds.  Ron Artest also came alive with 15 points in Game 6.

Boston had some problems shooting in Game 6.  Basically, they all sucked.  Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce, Keven Garnett and Ray Allen combined to shoot 24 of 57, while Rasheed Wallace went 0-7 from the field. Kendrick Perkins went down in the 1st quarter with a knee injury and is listed as ‘doubtful’ for Game 7.

Phil Jackson has appeared in 13 NBA Finals since 1991 and this is the first time he will play a Game 7. There have been just two Game 7’s in the last 20 seasons in the championship round, with the home team winning each time (Houston, 1994 and San Antonio, 2005).

The Celtics have not been great in close-out games on the road going just 3-6 Against The Spread since their 2008 championship season. The sole victory came at Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2008, as the Celtics outscored the Pistons, 29-13 in the final quarter to win their first conference championship since 1987.

Tip is at 9:05 PM EST and will be televised on ABC.

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Rick Riley – FiveStarPick.com