Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Jan. 13 vs Miami Heat

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Nov 17, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson (31) dunks the ball past Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Major Key For Miami: Grab All The Rebounds

Just as Henson is crucial to the Bucks at times on Friday, Whiteside will be vital to Miami’s effort. He and Dragic will need to have great games for the injured Heat to contend with Milwaukee, and by dominating the glass Whiteside could give himself and Dragic extra touches to use against the Bucks.

Miami desperately needs Whiteside to grab boards. He’s done a great job of that this season–only four times has he played without getting double-digit rebounds. The Heat are 0-4 in those games.

Honestly, it’s just rough out here for Miami. As the Heat are currently assembled, Tyler Johnson is probably their third-best healthy player. That’s sort of fitting after the huge money the franchise gave him when they matched the Brooklyn Nets’ offer sheet on the young guard.

Still, he’s scoring just under 14 points per game. His shooting numbers are efficient and Johnson is adding over four rebounds and three assists per game too, but that’s just not third banana material.

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