Battie struggling as starter : Philadelphia C Tony Battie made his seventh straight start for the 76ers during Friday night's contest against the Heat. Battie, who has started eight games this season, was held scoreless in the 99-79 defeat. He failed to take a shot from the field and pulled down seven rebounds, while logging 17 minutes off the bench in the loss. (Updated 02/03/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Battie continues to earn starts for the 76ers, but unfortunately hasn't been able to do much with them. He is averaging just 2.4 points over his last five contests to go along with 5.0 rebounds. Those stats aren't going to help many owners and with Spencer Hawes and Nikola Vucevic now healthy, Battie's minutes are about to take a big hit. Fantasy owners should leave the veteran on the waiver wire in all formats. (Updated 02/03/2012).
02/03/2012 21:26 Heat pull away from Sixers in fourth
Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, and LeBron James had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Miami Heat to a 99-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.