Published on: Jan 8, 2022 1:27 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 11, 2022 6:53 am IST
PHX vs MIA Dream11: COVID-19 continues to pulverize the world and of course, the NBA, being a part of the world, has been hit with its full force too. Still, the NBA league has kept ongoing due to the league’s flexible approach towards quarantine and the provision to sign ten-day deals. And that is why I am here, writing my thoughts about the game between the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat.
Suns are the first team to reach 30 wins this season and despite missing two of their starters in Crowder and Ayton, the team has managed a three-game winning streak and with the most likely to play here, the team will look even more imposing. Suns was the NBA finalists last season and if they reach that stage again, well, it won’t be that big of a surprise.
On the other hand, the Miami Heat has shown its own depth and has 24 wins and 15 losses which have been a more than decent effort considering that their top-two scorers in Butler and Adebayo have missed a lot of games in the middle. The team has seen many reserves up their games and showcase that Miami is one of the deepest teams in the league. Host: Phoenix Suns Visitors: Miami Heat Match Timing: 9 January, @ 07:30 AM Venue: FootPrint Center
Suns: A well-built squad with a lot of pieces When your backup wing in Cameron and backup Forward in Jalen Smith can score 15 or more regularly, the team depth is incredible. This Suns team has a treasure trove of wings with Crowder, Johnson, and Bridges all capable of playing at a high-clip on both ends of the floor. What makes them even more effective is playing with a legendary playmaker in Chris Paul and a dynamic scorer like Devin Booker. Now add someone like Deandre Ayton to the mix, who can pack the paint, play defense both at the perimeter and in the paint, while grabbing a ton of rebounds, phew, there are too many pieces. And we are not done here, off the bench, Cameron Payne brings high-quality scoring and playmaking to keep the momentum ticking. The Suns are deep and a team that can pull through the COVID-19 outbreaks and injuries.
Heat: They have found some high-quality production Of all the deep reserves for the Heat, perhaps, Omer Yurtseven has taken it to whole another level. As a second back-up to Bam Adebayo, he has grabbed more rebounds than Bam, clasping 12 or more regularly and also giving more than decent scoring. With Kyle Lowry, the team has remained motivated and competitive on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, Max Strus has scored 20 or more on a regular basis. Both Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson have had been inefficient at times but hey, Herro can score 16+ regularly while Robinson has had some strong nights too. With PJ Tucker, the defense has remained sturdy and if Butler plays in this game, the Suns can face a challenging foe. Phoenix Suns | Miami Heat Games: 38| 39 Wins: 30| 25 Defeats: 08| 14
Phoenix Suns Team News
Suns Expected Starting Five Wings: SF: Jae Crowder SF: Mikal Bridges Middle: C: Deandre Ayton Guards: SG: Devin Booker PG: Chris Paul
BENCH: Jalen Smith, Cameron Johnson, JaVale McGee, Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet, Bismack Biyombo, Chasson Randle, Ismail Wainright.
Miami Team News
Heat Expected Starting Five Wings/Forwards: SF: Jimmy Butler(QUESTIONABLE) PF: PJ Tucker Middle: C: Omer Yurtseven Guards: SG: Max Strus PG: Kyle Lowry
Miami Heat Bench: Chris Silva, Haywood Highsmith, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Kyle Guy.
Jimmy Butler(MIA) has continued to be a scoring leader for the Heat once again and he has also been an effective all-around presence. He has dipped in 20-25 points, 5-8 rebounds, and 4-7 assists per game regularly this season. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 35-47
Chris Paul (PHX) Points: 09 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 07 Steals: 01 Chris’s high quality playmaking skills have made him a superstar level of player for more than 10 years now. The guard leads the league in assists once again this season, showcasing his premium skills on a nightly basis. Chris has usually figured in 9-15 points and 8-15 assists per game range this season. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 36-51
Kyle Lowry(MIA) Points: 07 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 09 Steals: 01 Lowry has been an exceptional presence at the one guard for the Heat and it is clear that this signing has helped them garner more wins this season. Kyle has dished 9-12 assists in each of the last three games. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-39
Devin Booker(PHX) Points: 26 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 03 Steals: 02 Devin has been once again the leading scorer for Phoenix and well he is more than a scorer and can impact the game in various ways. The sharpshooting and versatile guard has scored 25+ points in various games while grabbing 4-6 rebounds and dishing 3-6 assists a game regularly. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 31-42
Deandre Ayton(PHX) Points: 12 Rebounds: 08 Assists: 01 Blocks: 01 The above numbers are nowhere even close to Ayton’s usual production and well, the big may take some time getting his conditioning back after being placed in the protocols. When healthy, Ayton figures in 16-21 points, 10-15 rebounds, and 1-3 blocks per game range regularly. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 27-36
Omer Yurtseven(MIA) Points: 14 Rebounds: 16 Assists: 04 Blocks: 01 Omer has given the Heat a lot of production at the Center position and as the second back-up behind DeWayne Dedmon, he has shown how much talent can be found deep in the Heat’s bench. The Center has grabbed 16 or more rebounds in three games straight! Expected Fantasy Points Range: 33-42
PHX vs MIA Dream11 Team
PG: C Paul, K Lowry(PP) SG: D Booker(SP), D Robinson, T Herro SF: C Johnson PF: P Tucker C: O Yurtseven
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