Can the Clippers Hold Off the Miami Heat?
The Staples Center will come alive on January 11th when the Miami Heat arrive to play the Los Angeles Clippers. The Heat arrives with one of the best records in the league, bolstered by a phenomenal lineup of stars. Miami leads the league as a team in points scored and assists. The sportsbook has the Heat favored by 8 points and with the backcourt they possess, it seems to be a sure bet.
Miami brings continual scoring with superstar SF LeBron James leading the offense. SG Dwyane Wade also brings potent scoring 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 supply of assists and rebounds to bolster the Heat offensive game. The Heat hope to make it far in the playoffs this season after almost winning it all last year.
The Clippers have a long-standing problem of mediocrity under the ownership of Donald Sterling. But things have finally turned around in the last couple of seasons with runaway stars such as Blake Griffin altering the landscape for Los Angeles’ “other team.” The Clips hope to compete for a playoff invitation this season in the very strong Pacific Division.