Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview, Analysis and Predictions

December 24th, 2013 by Matthew Schmidt Leave a reply »

The two-time defending champion Miami Heat will travel to the Staples Center to take on the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas day.

While this game simply does not carry the same cachet without Kobe Bryant, it's still Heat-Lakers, and therefore, it remains must-watch basketball as two of the league's most popular franchises go head to head.

Miami comes into this contest looking to extend its current winning streak to six games, while Los Angeles will try to snap a two-game losing skid.

Let's break this one down.

 

Date: Dec. 25

Time: 5 p.m. ET

TV: ABC

Venue: Staples Center

 

Lakers Injury Report (per ESPN)

Kobe Bryant (tibia): Out

Steve Nash (back): Out

Steve Blake (elbow): Out

Jordan Farmar (hamstring): Cleared to play (per the Lakers' official Twitter account)


 

Heat Injury Report (per ESPN)

No injuries.

 

Heat Player to Watch: Michael Beasley



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