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May 16, 2023
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Conference Finals
Western Conference
La Lakers (43-39)7th in the West versus Denver Nuggets (53-29)1st in the West.
Nuggets are a 6 point favorite and the total is 225.5
Lakers’ James, foot, is a game time decision; Davis, foot, is a game time decision; Bamba, ankle, is out. Nuggets Murray, illness, is a game time decision.
Vegas has 74% lean toward Denver and 67% favor the over.
Eastern Conference
Miami Heat (44-38)8th in the East versus Boston Celtics (57-25)2nd in the East.
Celtics is an 8 point favorite and Vegas has the total at 210.5
Heat’s Herro,hand, is out; Zeller, illness, is a game time decision. Celtics’ Gallinari, knee, is a game time decision.
Vegas has 69% leant toward Miami and 84% favor the over.
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