Miami Heat:
Roster Report:
Chris Bosh missed Miami’s last two games to attend to a family matter, and may play tonight at the forum.
Starting Lineup: (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)
Point guard – Mario Chalmers (10.9, 2.5, 3.5, 1.3, 0.1)
Shooting guard – Dwyane Wade (23.1, 4.3, 4.9, 1.7, 1.3)
Small forward – LeBron James (27.9, 8.2, 6.8, 1.8, 0.8)
Power forward – Chris Bosh (18.4, 8.3, 2.0, 0.9, 0.8)
Center – Joel Anthony (3.1, 4.3, 0.1, 0.5, 1.2)
Key off the bench:
Shane Battier went six-of-seven from outside as part of the starting rotation yesterday in relief of LeBron James, who was covering power forward in the absence of Chris Bosh. Look for him to provide outside depth and stout defense when called for.
Lakers:
Roster Report:
Kobe Bryant is playing through the nasal fracture he suffered at the hands of Dwyane Wade at the All-Star game last week. He will wear a mask at today’s game. Steve Blake is playing through a costachaondral fracture.
Starting Lineup: (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG)
Point guard – Derek Fisher (5.6, 2.1, 3.5, 0.9, 0.1)
Shooting guard – Kobe Bryant (28.8, 5.9, 4.9, 1.3, 0.3)
Small forward – Metta World Peace (5.3, 2.8, 2.0, 0.8, 0.3)
Power forward – Pau Gasol (16.9, 10.4, 3.2, 0.6, 1.3)
Center – Andrew Bynum (16.3, 12.8, 1.3, 0.5, 2.1)
Key off the bench:
Troy Murphy hits just under 42% of his three-point shots in an average of 19 minutes per game off the bench. He can also be counted on for an average of four points and four rebounds per game.