Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers 2011 NBA Preview, Odds, and Predictions: MVP LeBron James will lead the streaking Miami Heat on the road to the Staples Center where they won on Christmas Day to take on the Los Angeles Clippers at 10:30 PM ET on Wednesday night. The Clippers enter the game on a 2 game win streak at 12-24 4th in the Pacific while the Heat are on a 13 game road win streak, 9 overall, and 21 of their last 22 to take over 1st in the East as well as the Southeast. Although the Clippers have won 7 of their last 10 and Blake Griffin has had a team record 23 consecutive double doubles and the Heat have needed overtime to win their last two road games, LeBron, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh seem to be turning into the powerhouse the fans and media thought they would be to start.
LeBron was unstoppable at the end of their win against Portland. “You look at games like this and moments like this and you really understand why we decided to team up and come together,” Dwyane Wade said after scoring 34 points for the second time in three games. “I am a fan of (James) on the court and I am just glad I get to experience this in the same jersey he wears, instead of being on the other end.” The odds makers at Bodog have the Miami Heat a -7 point favorite on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Miami won its 13 consecutive road game one shy of a franchise record and three shy of the league record by beating the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime 107-100 where the big three scored all but 11 of the Heat points. LeBron James led the way with 44 points 13 boards and 6 assists while Wade added 34 points 8 rebounds and 5 dimes. Bosh rounded out the double digit scoring with 18 points and 8 boards while the rest of the team pitched in just 11 points in the victory. Vegas odds makers have the Miami Heat +200 to win the 2010-2011 NBA Championship.
The Los Angeles Clippers were a winner at home 105-91 over the Golden State Warriors moving them to an impressive 19-16-1 ATS for the season. Forward Blake Griffin’s double double led the Clips with 23 points and 13 rebounds. “It doesn’t matter who we play. I think we have a talented team and as long as we prepare the right way and execute the right way I think we can beat anybody,” budding star Blake Griffin said. “We’re not going to back down or be scared of anybody.” The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 9 games when playing Miami and the LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Miami. Vegas odds makers have the over/under for the total score at 193 points combined of the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers.
I predict a Heat win and continuing the streak!
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