Miami at Charlotte

The Charlotte Bobcats are behind the 8-ball as they trail heir opening round playoffs series 2-0 to the two-time NBA Champion Miami Heat. Charlotte has other problems as Al jefferson, their best player and rebounder, is hobbled with an ailing foot. They were fortunate to get 22 points from an unlikely source in game two in Kidd-Gilchrist. Gilcrest did not score 20 or more points in any game this season, so expect the points to be tougher to come by in game four. Mimai has a lot of experience and they know that defense is the answer on the road and will be out to slam the door shut on the Bobcats. Last year in the first two rounds the Heat played four games on the road and held those opponents to just 81.8 points per game. Charlotte has some offensive liabilities, and will have to step it up early on the defensive end. They will play to make sure they stay in touch, or they could be in trouble early. Play the first half UNDER.