Miami Heat vs. New Jersey Nets: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

The New Jersey Nets are going to have a very hard time beating the Miami Heat, but it will be near impossible if Dwyane Wade and LeBron James decide they can play.

Right now the Nets are a team that's 2-6 and firmly at the bottom of Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

This is certainly not the start the Nets envisioned, especially since every win or loss is now under a microscope with Deron Williams' free agency looming at the end of the season.

The Heat's big three has been disbanded for the time being with both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade being injured, but Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported via his Twitter that both players want to give it a shot:

Either way, it's going to be a rough go for the Nets, as the Heat are still a great team even without their two superstars.

Where: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

When: Sat. Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. EST

Watch: YES

Listen: 760 AM The Ticket Miami; Bloomberg 1130 New Jersey

Stream: nba.com/leaguepass

Betting Line: Miami -9.5 via bovada.com

Key Injuries: 

Heat: Forward LeBron James probable (ankle), guard Dwyane Wade probable (foot), center Mickell Gladness questionable (foot), forward Mike Miller questionable (hernia).

Nets: Guard MarShon Brooks probable (ankle), center Mehmet Okur doubtful (back), forward Damion James doubtful (ankle).

Report Via USA Today.

What They're Saying: Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald writes about Heat point guard Mario Chalmers and his progression and growth as a basketball player. He's really had to step up as of late with the big three dealing with injury.

Heat Player To Watch:

Even if Wade and James do play, this game will hinge on Chris Bosh. He's had an excellent start of the season, averaging 20.6, 8.6 rebounds and .9 blocks per game, and he's going to give the Nets fits.

Nets Player To Watch:

Until they can bring in another superstar, this Nets team starts and ends with Deron Williams. He's averaging 18.3 points, 6.4 assist and four rebounds a game. If the Nets want to win, they're going to have to jump on the back of Williams.

Key Matchup:

Like I said, this game is going to hinge on Chris Bosh for the Heat and Williams for the Nets. The game will go as these two go.

Prediction:

The Heat are the much better team, even if Wade and James don't play.

Heat: 92 Nets: 84