Heat Vs Suns : Lets see some D

By now, you may or may not know that the Pheonix Suns can shoot the rock. If you have not witnessed this by now, check this out.

Yeah, that is some pretty impressive stuff. Steve Nash is one of those guys that has a knack for getting into the lane, and he has a supporting cast that is going to knock down some shots. Keep in mind, they are doing this to L.A-not the Nets or Raptors-but the defending champs. Quite frankly, Phoenix made them look silly. On top of that, the Heat have hard a hard time with better point guards. We all know Nash is one of the best.

This game could have a significant impact for both teams. For the Suns, beating the Lake Show and then beating the Heat would put them up there as one of the best in the league. For the Heat, a win here would prove that not every great guard is going to beat them, and that they are improving. Either way, each team can take one step forward, or two steps back.


Expect Miami to set the tone defensively. Offense can come and go throughout the night, but I want to see the defense as a constant. LeBron needs to set the gym on fire with some big blocks and get the crowd involved. With him working his magic on the defensive end, everyone around him is going to get hyped up and play better.

Being the Miami Heat is no easy task this season. Between the media, the critics, every team out to get you, the coaching drama that everyone pretends exists, the dynamic between Wade and James, all of Bosh's early skepticism, and the lack of post presence, the Heat have a lot on their plate. In my opinion, that is what makes them a special team. They are going to persevere and fight for every win they get, knowing every team has their number. They are going to get elbowed, kneed, kicked, and flagrantly fouled more than ever before this season. But you know what, they are going to come out and fight every game no matter what. Do you know why? Because they are a team of warriors. People may criticize LeBron and Dwayne's minutes played early in this season, but to truly set the tone for the rest of the team, you must lead by example. I am not worried about their minutes this season. I trust that when the whole team is on the same page, they will get some more time to rest.

LeBron has faced more criticism than anyone, and he goes out their every game and does his thing. A true basketball player, and a true professional. We are going to see him lead the team with lock down defense tomorrow night. The whole team will follow his lead, and show the Suns that Miami can play some serious defense.

Get em.