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Dual-game slates have become the new 10-game nights, and with two promising matchups, there's reason to be excited. The Nets face the Bucks in Game 3 and look to continue their winning streak back to Brooklyn. The Bucks defense has struggled thus far and playing on the road won't help their chances.
In Utah, the Jazz look to make it a 2-0 series lead against the Clippers before heading to Los Angeles. Donovan Mitchell championed the offense in Game 1 and if he can't repeat that performance, it opens up the door for the Clippers to steal a win on the road.
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BKN @ MIL
Kevin Durant (BKN) MORE 32.5 Points - Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) LESS 32.5 Points
If you weren't aware of what happened in Game 2, Kevin Durant scored 32 points in three quarters and failed to surpass his 32.5 point threshold. It was a tough beat, but it created a useful piece of information that we can build off of. The Bucks defense has no answer for Durant, much like the rest of the league, and heading into Game 3, Milwaukee doesn't have a choice but to try and slow him down specifically. He was hitting contested shots so it's hard to see a huge difference coming even if the Bucks pack the paint, so don't be afraid to hit the over on Durant even if there is a specific gameplan in terms of defending him.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is in a slightly similar situation, except the Nets defense will have a much easier time letting him try to work from the outside-in. Brooklyn can pack the paint against Antetokounmpo and the real deciding factor here is whether or not Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday can open up the floor for him. At this point, if Antetokounmpo has a big game, the under is still the better bet seeing how well the Nets defended him in Game 1.
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LAC @ UTA
Donovan Mitchell (UTA) MORE 30.5 Points - Kawhi Leonard (LAC) MORE 27.5 Points
Typing in Dono-CAN Mitchell would have been a great typo based on his first game of the series. The Jazz needed every single one of his 45 points and taking 30 attempts has more potential of being a common occurrence than it does being an outlier game for Mitchell. Despite the Jazz seeming like they have outside shooters and playmakers, the playoffs has made it clear that they don't. When not at full strength, Utah needs all the help they can get and if that means another 30 attempts from Mitchell, we should accept that with open arms.
Kawhi Leonard has carried this Clippers offense for long enough that, with or without help, he is going to find a way to produce. Last game wasn't terribly efficient, but he found a way to get to his spots without too much resistance. Utah is able to limit paint touches with Rudy Gobert, so Leonard will have to hit outside shots against this team if the Clippers want to hold off Mitchell's offensive onslaught. 23 points in Game 1 wasn't promising, but it makes sense that Leonard would try and give his teammates a chance before he goes into full takeover mode.
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