The Lakers are in the driver's seat, but if there's going to be a bump in the road, Tuesday night's the night. Although only 16 percent of voters expect the Magic to win the series, two out of every three expect Dwight Howard's team to defend home court in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. That won't make Kobe Bryant very happy. Then again, what does?

Kobe's scowl has become as much a staple of these playoffs as questionable calls and Lamar Odom's candy. Sasha Vujacic compared it to Hannibal Lecter, which, despite Spike Lee's best efforts, may be as close as Kobe comes to an Oscar.

But is the manic intensity actually winning over fans?

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