L.A. Lakers @ Miami

Make no mistake about it, the Lakers want no part of a Game 7. Luckily for them, Anthony Davis seems to have avoided injury after briefly leaving Game 5, so they will be at full strength for this one. As tough as Jimmy Butler and the Heat have been, I think LeBron James puts forth a monster performance as the Lakers win and cover.

The Heat and Jimmy Butler came up huge in Game 5, but the Lakers haven't lost back-to-back games this postseason and sure don't want to see a Game 7. Miami will be without Goran Dragic again, so it's going to take another huge effort from Butler, Bam Adebayo and company to win this game outright. After Butler played huge in Game 3, he had a horrible second half in the next contest. He will rise up again and will his team to another victory. The Lakers are feeling all the pressure now, and LeBron James can't do it alone. Anthony Davis (heel) is hobbled and the Heat are going to attack the paint, which is going to open things up for their long-range shooters.

I am in a tough spot because I picked the Heat to win the series before it started. But with Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic not at 100 percent, I have to hedge my bet in Game 6. Is Jimmy Butler out of gas? I think so.

I think Los Angeles will defend the 3-pointer better tonight. They are 4-0 following a loss this postseason, including Game 4 of this series. When they win this game, the Lakers will tie Boston for most titles (17) in NBA history with their first since 2010. It’s over tonight!