Since you guys don't want me to start a game thread...... Saw that we are starting Nic on Wade and Wes in Lebron. Shit, James will have a triple double by the end of the first quarter. On a side note, Battier is out tonight.
Batum on Wade? Matthews on LJ? Actually I think that's a great idea. It's pretty obvious that LJ is going to have a field day regardless on whom we toss at him. At least Matthews plays more "position and body up" defense. Matthews is actually stronger than Nic too. Batum on Wade will really work well because of his length. Wade's fade away and baseline shots need a player that can react quickly; something Batum is really good at. I think the key match-up is going to be Bosh vs. Aldridge. Aldridge really needs to punish the heat and make Bosh his bitch. If they have similar games, then our outlook is grim. Aldridge absolutely needs to dominate for the Blazers to win this game. LJ and Wade will most likely get theirs, but Bosh could be contained.
Matthews is more physical, Batum's length does nothing against Lebron, but can be effective against Wade, so good idea.
