NBA
SPEC
2026-02-28 · Evening Edition
LOSS
Lakers vs. Warriors High-Volume Spot
De'Anthony Melton Over 15.5 Points
ANALYSIS
We are backing De'Anthony Melton to clear 15.5 points as he maintains a significant scoring surge, averaging 20.8 PPG over his last four games including a 28-point explosion on Feb 24. With Stephen Curry officially ruled out for tonight’s matchup and head coach Steve Kerr fully lifting Melton's minutes restrictions, he steps into a primary scoring role against a Lakers defense that ranks 24th in efficiency. As the Lakers' backcourt remains heavily taxed by the high-usage offensive load of Luka Doncic, Melton is perfectly positioned to exploit transition opportunities and increased perimeter volume.
OUTCOME
Lakers 129 - Warriors 101
De'Anthony Melton finished the game with 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting from the field (2-of-5 from 3-point range) and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. His total of 10 points failed to reach the betting line of 15.5 points.