:cripwalk::>(NBA playoff games are normally lower scoring than regular season games as teams bring more focus and intensity on defense. This is especially true in games between a pair of Class-A squads and tonight’s game fits a solid 61% Under situation, along with a 25-11 Game 1 Under subset as the first game of a series is usually even lower scoring when Class-A teams meet.
Orlando is led by the defensive player of the year in Dwight Howard and the Magic allow just 94.3 points per game and only 43.5% FG (versus opponents that average 99.5 ppg and 45.9%). The Lakers are also a solid defensive club as they permit just 98.7 points and 44.4% FG (versus opponents that average 100.0 ppg and 45.9%). Los Angeles has been particularly strong at home where they allow just 97.4 ppg and only 42.7% FG this season.
Orlando is led by the defensive player of the year in Dwight Howard and the Magic allow just 94.3 points per game and only 43.5% FG (versus opponents that average 99.5 ppg and 45.9%). The Lakers are also a solid defensive club as they permit just 98.7 points and 44.4% FG (versus opponents that average 100.0 ppg and 45.9%). Los Angeles has been particularly strong at home where they allow just 97.4 ppg and only 42.7% FG this season.
