Miami-
Starters--This is easy. Miami plays very individual one on one situations trying to kick the ball out to one of the big 3 that is the most open. But you can't argue the talent there, Wade and Lebron can score from anywhere at anytime. Perimeter defense is gonna be strong all series, only problem is the dallas ball movement will get them alittle more tired than they're used to. This will cause the starters to rest more during the game or play more tired. Either way Lebron and Wade won't be as effective in the last 6 minutes when it counts.
Bench---Haslem = energy -- MIke miller- brings energy and floor spacing. Chalmers- below average point gaurd only brings defense and can get hot at times from 3. The bench will be outmatched all series, As evident from the Chicago series the bench if playing well can create a pretty large lead.
Dallas-- The dallas starter are well rounded with good interior defense and perimeter defense. They play a good zone defense which should work well agianst the Heat bc they dont have any true shooters to hit open shots. Ball movement will be key to keeping miami tired and getting open shots from the risky tendency's of the miami defense. The starters will be about even with the miami starters when it comes to +-. Dallas doesnt turn the ball over near as much as miami but miami creates more turnovers for free layups.. so they will be about even.
Bench- this is where dallas will create a cushion each game played. Barea will destroy chalmers/bibby , terry will score at will against the tired starters chasing him around screens and around the perimeter. there are far more scorers on the bench of dallas and that should create a cushion forcing the miami big 3 to play more minutes and limit their production in the stretch.
Overall this will be a very close series with the bench of dallas most likely giving them the advantage. defense and offense is about the same but more scoring options from Dallas should give them the advantage.
prediction 4-2 series for the mavs!!!!!!