The Los Angeles Clippers have a tall order tonight, trying to win their third-straight game and eighth out of their last 11. The big, bad Miami Heat are coming to town, with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh in search of their 10th straight win overall and their 14th straight win on the road. Here is a look at tonight's probable starting lineups and (relatively thin) injury report:
Heat (30-9)
- Point Guard: Carlos Arroyo
- Shooting Guard: Dwyane Wade
- Small Forward: LeBron James
- Power Forward: Chris Bosh
- Center: Zydrunas Ilgauskas
The only player listed on the Miami injury report is Udonis Haslem, who has been out since November after left foot surgery. Tonight will be his 27th straight missed game.
Clippers (12-24)
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Point Guard: Baron Davis
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Shooting Guard: Eric Gordon
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Small Forward: Ryan Gomes
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Power Forward: Blake Griffin
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Center: DeAndre Jordan
Chris Kaman, who has missed the last 15 games and 26 games overall this season, is still out with a bone bruise and left ankle sprain. Craig Smith is also out, having missed the last eight games with a herniated disc in his back. Brian Cook has missed nine straight games with a sprained left ankle, and is listed as doubtful for tonight's contest.
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