Heat Look to End Losing Streak Against Sixers

The 3-12 Sixers head to Miami tonight. Miami has lost 3 straight and are in serious need of a team like Philly so they can get back on the right track. This should not be a tough win for the Heat, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. We all saw what the Pacers did to Miami, and that game was supposed to be a blowout.

Miami's entire focus for this game should be to do anything they have to in order to win. They shouldn't be working on sets or trying to run plays if they do not feel confident in them. Just play tough defense, good offense, get out and run if need be, and win the game.

LeBron has held his end of the bargain so far. Look for him to have another solid night (as he has), and score between 25 and 35 points with a handful of assists and rebounds.

Bosh has been improving, and should also score around 20. He may have some problems in the glass, so his rebounds might not be as good as they can be. Still, expect him to perform.

Wade creates in issue. He just has not been himself lately. Dwayne is not one to go into slumps, so look for him to break out of it tonight against a weaker Philly team. If he does not perform, there may be more wrong with him physically than we think.

I need the bench to come up big in this one. Guys have to come off the bench and give good, solid minutes. I would like to see Chalmers get some more time, and we need quality minutes from everyone else.

My X factors here are Jones and House. These guys have the potential to come of the bench and add about 15 points each, so that is what I want to see tonight. LeBron is going to give them the looks, but they have to knock down the shots.

So come on Miami, its a new day. Go out there and run your stuff the right way and get a solid win that can set us back on the right track.