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Bobcats vs. Heat
7 p.m., Time Warner Cable Arena
TV: SportSouth. Radio: WFNZ-AM 610
Projected Starters
| Bobcats | Warriors | ||||
| Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg | Pos, Player | Ppg | Rpg |
| G, K. Walker | 18.7 | 3.1 | G, M. Chalmers | 6.6 | 2.4 |
| G, TBD | G, D. Wade | 19.7 | 3.8 | ||
| F, M. Kidd-Gilchrist | 11.0 | 6.4 | F, L. James | 25.2 | 8.5 |
| F. TBD | F, U. Haslem | 4.0 | 4.9 | ||
| C, B. Biyombo | 5.0 | 6.8 | C, C. Bosh | 18.0 | 7.9 |
Matchup to Watch
LeBron James vs. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap often talks about the pain of experience attached to gaining experience. This could be a prime example; rookie Kidd-Gilchrist is a fine defender and competitive sort. But James had the kind of season last year – MVP, NBA championship, Olympic gold – that defines a legacy.
Observations
• The Bobcats had three days away from games between Saturday’s loss in Denver and Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Heat played late Christmas Day, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 102-97 in a national television game.
• The Bobcats figure to be without 7-footer Byron Mullens for a while after what appeared to be a severe left ankle sprain late in the game in Denver.
• Gerald Henderson (shin contusion) practiced fully Sunday night, so he appears to be a go versus the Heat.
Tap-ins
• The Bobcats are on the longest losing streak in the NBA at 15 games.
• Little-used Bobcats center Gana Diop had five blocks Saturday against the Nuggets.
• Ben Gordon (sore knee) was at practice Tuesday, but did not appear to go through team drills.
Did you know?
Over the 15-game losing streak, the Bobcats have allowed 109.4 points per game and 48.1 percent shooting. In the 7-5 start, they gave up 99.6 points and 44 percent shooting.
Rick Bonnell
