Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview, Analysis and Predictions

The two-time defending champion Miami Heat will travel to the Staples Center to take on the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas day.

While this game simply does not carry the same cachet without Kobe Bryant, it's still Heat-Lakers, and therefore, it remains must-watch basketball as two of the league's most popular franchises go head to head.

Miami comes into this contest looking to extend its current winning streak to six games, while Los Angeles will try to snap a two-game losing skid.

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