Lakers/Heat 2nd Half
Lakers/Heat 2nd Half
I can see the flurry of second half players on the lakers already as many will see a laker rebound after the heat put up about 55% shooting in the first half, however I think that is the wrong way to go for many reasons.
1) The Heat is dominating in the paint on both sides of the floor on offensive they are getting more offensive boards leading to extra shots at the basket. Zo Vs. Madsen? I don't think so you have to guard Zo with a center and the lakers simply have no one without Shaq. Zo will also be able to rest with such a large lead, and will be rested and ready to go if and when the lakers make a run.
2) Defense: The lakers are playing none, and I look for it to get worse in the second half as they will be launching and trying to run to play catch up. The reason the heat shot so well in the first half is because they were getting lay ups and dunks. On more than one occasion the heat had a uncontested layup.
3) Offense, the lakers look afraid to drive the lane especially when Zo is in there and no one has stood up to make a showing when Kobe is taking a breather.
4) Heat Basketball: Is all about defense and controlling the pace something they will be able to do with such a large lead. Think they may let up with such a large lead? I doubt it this could be the biggest win of the season and ex-lakers Jones and Riley would love nothing more than to beat the defending champs on thier home floor. Heat basketball will be a slow down pace making the Under an attractive proposition as well.
One Unit Selection:
UNDER 91 Mia/LA
Two Unit Selection:
Over 97 Cle/GS
Three Unit Selection:
Heat +11
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