Preview – Miami Heat at Lost Angeles Clippers
January 23rd, 2012 nickThe Staples Center will come alive on January 11th as the Miami Heat takes on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Heat arrives with one of the top records in the league, bolstered by a great lineup of stars. The Heat lead the NBA as a team in points scored and assists. Vegas has the Heat favored by 8 points and with the lineup they possess, it seems to be a safe bet.
Miami has non-stop scoring with star SF LeBron James leading the way. SG Dwyane Wade also has potent scoring potential at the 2 spot with PF Chris Bosh’s steady play at the 3. PF Udonis Haslem and PG Mario Chalmers hold up the rear with a steady ability to provide assists and rebounds to support the Heat attack. The Heat look to go deep in the playoffs this season after nearly winning it all last year.
The Clippers have a long-standing problem of mediocrity under the ownership of Donald Sterling. But things have changed in the last couple of years with runaway stars like Blake Griffin altering the landscape for Los Angeles’ “other team.” The Clips aim to compete for a playoff spot this season in the very strong Pacific Division.