NBA Preview: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic @ LeBron James, Miami Heat

October 29th, 2010 by Josh Baumgard Leave a reply »

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET Friday, October 29, 2010

Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL

TV: ESPN (Online—ESPN3.COM)

Spread: Miami by 3.5

Records: Miami 1-1, Orlando 1-0





Notes

Orlando GM Otis Smith on LeBron James this summer: “I was surprised that he went to Miami. I thought he was, I guess, more of a competitor.” Think LeBron has a little extra motivation tonight? Orlando is on their first back-to-back of the season after disposing of the Wizards 122-83 last night. Keys To The Game

Challenge Orlando’s shooters

Orlando has an impressive collection of shooters in J.J. Redick, Rashard Lewis, Jameer Nelson, Vince Carter and Quentin Richardson.

They’re at their best when Dwight Howard draws double teams and kicks it out to open shooters. Miami must close out hard and fast.



Rebounds

Howard’s biggest impact is on the glass.

Although every Heat big man will be undersized in this matchup, it’s critical they put bodies on him on the boards or i ...

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