LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and the Miami Heat face Steve Nash and the thriving Phoenix Suns tonight in Miami. Phoenix is coming off big back-to-back wins against the Lakers and Nuggets.
Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL
TV/Radio: ESPN, Sun Sports, 790
Spread: Miami by 7.5
Records: Miami 6-4, Phoenix 6-4
Notes
The Suns have a plethora of elite shooters in Steve Nash (44% 3FG), Hedo Turkoglu (47%), and Jason Richardson (48%). Even their center Channing Frye can kill it from deep (41% career).
It will be interesting to see if Arroyo continues to start against elite point guards like Nash. He has been shredded in the first quarter all season.
The Suns just signed former Heat center Earl Barron. Yes, he can shoot too.
Keys To The Game
Points in the paint - If you think Miami is soft inside, Phoenix makes them look like a bunch of bears on crack. Their big man rotation includes Frye (240), Turkoglu (220), and Hakim Warrick (220), while reserve center Robin Lopez is out with an injury. If C ...
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Article written by Josh Baumgard