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GAME PREVIEW: Heat look for revenge against the Nets

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Here’s the game preview with all you need to know!

NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Heat hope to get a win on the first night of a back to back and the third game of a five game road trip when they visit the Brooklyn Nets (16-29). They will also look for some revenge as the Nets came into Miami just recently and put a smack down on the Heat.

Game Info

When: Friday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
TV: Fox Sports Sun, NBALP
Win Probabilities: Miami has a 55% chance of winning, according to FiveThirtyEight.

Probable Starters

Brooklyn: Spencer Dinwiddie, Allen Crabbe, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, DeMarre Carrol, Tyler Zeller
Miami: Goran Dragic, Derrick Jones Jr., Josh Richardson, James Johnson, Hassan Whiteside

Injury Report

Nets: Jeremy Lin (Out), Isaiah Whitehead (Out)
Heat: Rodney McGruder (Out, Leg Fracture), Okaro White (Out, Foot), Dion Waiters (Out, ankle surgery), Tyler Johnson (Out, ankle)

What To Watch For

Stop Spencer!

He’s been on a roll for the Nets, even acquired a few All-Star votes along the way. Will the Heat be active enough to stop and slow him down?

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