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NBA game odds for Wednesday are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues. The reigning champs are on the ropes.
The Golden State Warriors can't afford another loss in their series versus the Los Angeles Lakers, but they at least are sizable home favorites in Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup.
The New York Knicks are also in must-win mode as they host the Miami Heat in Madison Square Garden in a contest that positions them as 3.5-point favorites.