The Miami Heat will take on the Boston Celtics in the first game of the TNT double-header on Thursday night. The latest NBA betting line posted by BetMania for this game has the heat listed as 6.5 point favorites.
The Heat is looking for a shot at revenge as the Celtics handed them an opening night loss by the score of 88-80.
In that game, the Heat could be excused for losing since they were on the road against one of the best teams in the league and had limited time playing with one another.
The one thing they did learn that night is that after signing LeBron James and Chis Bosh in the offseason, expectations will be very high for this team on every night.
The season is still very young, but after a loss to Utah, the critics were out in full force. It may be too early to judge any team in the NBA, but the Heat is showing some weaknesses that they may not be able overcome.
For example, the chemistry issues that they had early in the season are disappearing as the season progresses, but the lack of a big man is something that will haunt this team.
Center Joel Anthony is the starter and is undersized at 6'9", and ...
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