Miami at Houston

The Miami Heat have been pacing themselves to spring to life when they want to turn it on, and relaxing when they aren't in the mood. We have seen this occur like clockwork over the last three seasons with long winning streaks. The Heat are focused now with eight straight wins, and when you hear LeBron James say that the MVP race is far from over, after most have conceded it to kevin Durant, look out. James followed that statement with 61 points last night, and you can be sure that he stays in focus tonight, as he seems to be on a mission. While Houston has the offense to go toe-to-toe with the Heat, the defense is going to hurt their chances here. They have allowed 106.9 points per game in their last seven, and that will be their ultimate demise tonight. Dwayne Wade rested last night, James on a mission, and Heat are playing lights out. Lay the short points on Miami.