Daily Market Trends: Sam Cassell Has Injury, Paul Pierce Fakes One

6/10/2008 6:00pm EST

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The NBA Finals head back to the Best Coast, where the Lakers are tuning up to try and avenge their dual road defeats at the hands of the dreaded Boston Celtics.

The rivalry gained some new wrinkles in Beantown, when Paul Pierce faked a serious knee injury and was wheeled off to the dressing room early in the first game —only to return and bury the Lake Show, "gimpy" knee and all.

The Lakers hope to dish out their own brand of Hollywood basketball tonight at Staples.

Oddsmakers obviously feel that the NBA will provide some referees who will keep their eyes on some of the Celtics tonight in Game 3, making the Lakers the odds on –8.5 choice.

Key Injury Updates

Sam Cassell (Boston Celtics)

Updated	Player	Pos.	Injury	Status	Expected Return
6/10/2008 9:10:05 AM	Sam Cassell	G	Wrist	Ques Tues	Sprained his right wrist in the second quarter of Game 2. He left the game and did not return.

Key Market Moves

Game 505 Celtics @ Lakers

There were a pair of early Smart Money moves on the Lakers in this one, and the public has pushed the Lakers handicap up from –8.5 to –9.5.

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