NBA Finals: Game 3 Odds Lakers at Magic

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  June 9th, 2009
Rafer Alston Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic nearly returned from Los Angeles with the best-of-seven series tied. Instead, they're down 2-0, and now Kobe Bryant is promising his team will kick it up even more for Game 3 tonight. (AP Images)

Orlando has been able to come back from seemingly every heartbreak this season. They have fought off injuries, four last-second losses in the playoffs, and series deficits in two rounds. But this could be too tough a challenge. Only three teams have won a title after losing the first two games in the Finals, most recently Miami over Dallas in 2006.

The Magic, who are listed as 4-point favorites tonight, would need quite a turnaround. Their backcourt has been dreadful to the point of Hedo Turkoglu left to run the point.

The underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and the final score has hit the over in the last five meetings in Orlando.

 
 
 

 

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