Nuggets vs. Lakers Player Prop: Can Bruce Brown Put Up Points in WCF Game 2?
The Los Angeles Lakers will meet with the Denver Nuggets tonight for a highly anticipated matchup. Can Bruce Brown put up points in WCF Game 2? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - May 18, 2023, 4:15 PM EDT
5 minNuggets vs. Lakers Player Prop: Can Bruce Brown Put Up Points in WCF Game 2?
We have been red hot on props as of late, so I decided that it was only right for us to run it back once again tonight. The Los Angeles Lakers will meet with the Denver Nuggets tonight for a highly anticipated second game of this series.
Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 2 Start Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 Prediction
Denver comes into this game with a 1-0 lead in the series, but game one was anything but easy for the Western Conference's number one seed. Denver has been led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic all season long, who turned in a legendary stat line in game one. We all know that Jokic is going to show up and put up the big numbers, but what it will come down to for the Nuggets is who else can step up.
Lucky for them, their role players have responded and have turned in some big-time performances to help the Nuggets be in the position that they are currently in. Denver was the best home team in basketball during the regular season, and they are yet to lose in the mile high this postseason.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, enters this game feeling encouraged about their game one performance despite the loss. They played much better in the second half, especially on the defensive end, and offensively, they were getting any look that they wanted in the second half. If Los Angeles can steal one on the road in this series, they will feel great about their chances of winning this series, as they have also not lost on their home floor here in the playoffs.
The prop we are going with tonight will be Bruce Brown under 11.5 points. Brown has been a critical part of the Nugget's success coming off of their bench and giving them some outstanding minutes both in the regular season and here in the playoffs. Brown is a guy that leaves it all on the floor and will always play with effort night in and night out.
The reason that I like his under tonight is due to the fact that I feel this number is inflated. Brown is averaging eighteen points over his last three games, but I expect recession from Brown sooner than later and feel as if tonight could be that spot he regresses. I also expect to see less volume from Brown shooting if he does not get out to a strong start so the first few minutes could be crucial. Let’s stay hot and cash in!
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 Pick
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