Can the Clippers Hold Off the Miami Heat?
The Staples Center will come alive on January 11th as the Miami Heat arrive to play the Los Angeles Clippers. The Heat comes in with one of the best records in the league, based mainly on their great lineup of stars. The Heat lead the NBA as a team in points scored and assists. The sportsbook has the Heat favored by 8 points and with the lineup they possess, it is probably a sure bet.
Miami has continuous scoring with superstar SF LeBron James leading the way. SG Dwyane Wade also has potent scoring potential at the 2 spot with PF Chris Bosh’s consistent game 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 offensive game. The Heat look to make it far in the playoffs this year after nearly winning it all last year.
The Clippers have a long-standing problem of barely average play under the ownership of Donald Sterling. However, things have finally turned around in the last couple of seasons with runaway stars like Blake Griffin altering the landscape for Los Angeles’ “other team.” The Clips hope to contend for a playoff spot this year in the very strong Pacific Division.
