Los Angeles at Denver

Defense takes center court for this key Game 5 with the series tied, 2-2. Los Angeles was fourth in points allowed during the regular season, eighth in field goal shooting allowed, and fifth at defending beyond the arc. The Clippers are on an 8-4 run UNDER the total. LA's two losses in this series have been by two points apiece, one in overtime. Denver was 12th in field goal shooting allowed, though 25th in points given up. All five Denver starters played over 42 minutes in the last game, with the bench contributing just four points and two rebounds. All four games in this series have stayed UNDER the total. Look for another defensive duel with the visitors coming out on top. Play Los Angeles to cover, and take this one UNDER the total.