Hoopinion: January 18th Game Preview: Atlanta Hawks (27-15) @ Miami Heat (30-12)

[Hawksquawk]

TIP-OFF: 7:30pm (EST)

TELEVISION: SportSouth, NBA TV

RADIO: The Hawks have moved to 97.9 on the FM dial this season.

CHAT: Daily Dime Live

GAME NOTES: Hawks/Heat

ATLANTA INJURY REPORT: Marvin Williams is still listed as day-to-day.

MIAMI INJURY REPORT: Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem are out. LeBron James is a game-time decision.

BY THE NUMBERS

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
ATL (off)	90.4	1.082	51.2	22.6	23.6	15.3
MIA (def)	91.1	1.022	46.7	30.6	24.6	12.8

2010-11	Poss	Off Eff	eFG%	FT Rate	OR%	TO%
ATL (def)	90.6	1.05	48.5	26.6	25.4	14.3
MIA (off)	91.1	1.108	51.6	28.3	24.8	13.1

OTHER PERSPECTIVES: The Heat Index, Hot Hot Hoops

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY: Miami -6, 190.5 o/u

PREVIOUSLY...the Miami Heat lost 99-96 in Chicago on Saturday. It was the third straight loss (all on the road) for the Heat. The last two losses came in the absence of LeBron James. The poor finish to Miami's road trip ended a six-week stretch wherein the Heat won 21 of 22 games.

This is the second meeting this season between the two teams in Miami. The Heat won the first matchup 89-77 on December 4th.

Consider this an open thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game (but pre-recap) thoughts.

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