The Grounds

Miami is going to try and beat us up inside initially I would suspect. Dump it down to Gamble in the paint and get Reggie Johnson some touches as well. They have to get try to get Akil, Darien, etc. in foul trouble because it would sincerely force our hand to go even smaller than we are are.

Joe is going to have to be smart as well playing Durand Scott. He's going to drive and penetrate...hopefully Joe doesn't pick up some cheapies dealing with him. Jesperson and Mckinney-Jones will be an interesting matchup.

JA is going to have to contain Kadji, which physically he can but Kadji is going to stretch him out so much, they are just going to drive at Akil.

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. We really have to out work them to pick up this W tonight. They seemingly have the advantage at 4/5 spots and some would argue all 5, but we'll see. Akil needs to have a big night and we just need everyone else to elevate their games but play within themselves.

I think the 4 guard set takes Johnson out of the game. Especially with the short turnaround. They'll get their points in the paint. But Johnson's big ass chasing JA around is going to work to our advantage.

Kadiji worries me the most on that team. He's got a pretty soft touch out on the perimeter in addition to his post game. Going to have to hope JA can keep him in check and keep Akil in on Gamble/Johnson.