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NBA DraftKings & FanDuel DFS Primer: Thursday (5/18)

That Game 1 was fascinating. Denver looked like they would run away after a 72-54 first half, but LA actually had a chance to tie in the final minute. That was their only game-tying shot after the opening two minutes of the game, and Denver has to feel like they escaped in that critical Game 1. This series was tough to predict before that game, but it’s even more difficult now. Denver will surely be the favorite in this Game 2, but it’s a game LA needs to win as well.

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Schedule and Odds

LAL at DEN (DEN -5.5) O/U: 226.5

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