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I'm only giving the Heat a shot because of Shaq. That is it. Dallas has played guys like Wade before and have won. I think if it was just him they could minimize his impact. However Shaq LOVES playing in Dallas. I have no idea why but he does. I'm not too worried about the other mercenaries on their team. Coaching COULD be a factor but I don't think people realize what a talent Avery Johnson is in that area.
Shaq will be the key to the games.
If he starts getting off offensively and keeps the Mavs big men in foul trouble...the games could be close to swing them in Miami's favor in the end. Dallas will not have a widen open shot in the lane like they had against San Antonio and the Suns. If Shaq struggles on the offensive end that means Wade and the rest of the team has to pick it up on the exterior and I think that can play into Dallas' hands. If the Heat aren't hot from outside it could be a simple matter of kind of letting Shaq having his. Shutting Wade down and getting out and running the ball. Miami can not run with the Mavs.
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