LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 NBA Playoffs 2010 Picks & Predictions: After two highly contested games, this Western Conference series now shifts to OKC, as the (0-2) Oklahoma City Thunder [-3½] are expecting a sell-out, ruckus crowd in their first-ever playoff home game against the (2-0) Los Angeles Lakers [+3½]. And yes, the Thunder has been listed as the sports betting odds favorites to get on the board in this series with the franchise’s playoff win number one.
"That place is going to be rocking and rolling," Kobe Bryant said in his post-game interview. "These young guys 
play with a lot of energy here so multiply that by 10. The last time [a 91-75 loss] we were up there they did a number on us. We are well aware of what they are capable of and how explosive they are. It's going to be exciting."
The opening tipoff for Game 3 of this NBA Playoffs 2010 Picks & Predictions is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on TNT Sports. According to NBA Playoffs 2010 Picks & Predictions experts at BODOG.com, the Lakers and Thunder’s OVER/UNDER for this evening has been set at a combined total of 191 points scored.
For the Lakers, despite being up 2-0 in this best-of-seven series, the defending champs cant be happy with their efforts in Games 1 and 2. With his critics emphasizing and mentioning the mileage Kobe Bryant’s body has had to endure during his years in the league, the Black Mamba showed in Game 2 that he’s not going anywhere, anytime soon.
With his team trailing in the late staged of Game 2, Bryant took over the game, broken finger and all, giving his team a 2-0 series lead. The reigning NBA Finals MVP scored seven of the Lakers’ final nine points en route to a, 95-92 win. Bryant scored 15 of his 39 points in the final stanza. "You expect him to make big shots," Thunder coach Scott Brooks stated. "Unfortunately he did again tonight."
After the game, Bryant addressed his critics and sent a message to those that believe he will fail. "After 13 years," Bryant said with a smirk on his face, "you think they'd know better."
As for the Thunder’s superstar, Kevin Durant, the young man had a bounce-back game after being shackled-up by defensive specialist Ron Artest in Game 1. The NBA’s scoring champ scored 32 points on 12-for-26 shooting, but also had 8 turnovers, a career-high in that department. "Our energy on the defensive end was phenomenal," Durant said. "We just have to correct the offensive."
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