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

Two NBA powerhouses meet on national television tonight in what has become a great rivalry in recent years.

Granted, the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are not traditional rivals, but the Kobe Bryant-LeBron James battle adds to its intensity. Both teams have changed over the course of this matchup's history, and tonight's should be even more interesting.

The Lakers, despite having an offseason that saw them acquire both Steve Nash and Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
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