Erik Spoelstra isn't always this explicit, when it comes to the Heat's defensive priorities.

But he made it clear to the media after shootaround that Miami, understandably, is extremely concerned about Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.

"He got everything he wanted against us," Spoelstra said.

DeRozan averaged 29.8 points against Miami in the four games.

So how will Miami handle him?

It's likely that Dwyane Wade gets the opening assignment, though Miami could shift Luol Deng onto him quickly, with Wade sliding up to DeMarre Carroll.

But there are three players, in addition to Wade and Deng, who figure to get turns.

Joe Johnson said Tuesday that he's comfortable doing it, after defending DeRozan some this season, and also for nearly the entire 2014 series, with Johnson's Nets won in seven games. At that time, Johnson was playing more two-guard than he does now, but it's still a matchup Spoelstra may use, to put more strength against the Raptors All-Star.

Josh Richardson may get some run too, with his length, though he probably will be more focused on Kyle Lowry and Cory Joseph.

Then there's Justise Winslow, who may end up with the minutes against DeRozan down the stretch.

"He's really a rhythm player," Winslow said. "Getting to the free throw line is really big for him. Obviously he doesn't need that, but I think when he does get to the free throw line, it just helps him get in a better rhythm. He can shoot the ball but the more he gets to the free throw line, the midrange and then the three-pointer get more rhythm and he shoots it more. But he's an attacker at heart. And his ability to draw fouls, he's one of the best at it in the league. And his midrange plus that downhill action is really tough. He's a tough guy to guard."

Wade has said DeRozan is the closest copy to himself among NBA two-guards.

Winslow has guarded Wade regularly in practice.

Can that help?

"The shot fake is really the biggest thing," Winslow said. "You want to be able to stay down on the shot fakes and also challenge the shot and jump, which is hard. It's hard to gauge a shot fake from a real shot with guys like Dwyane and DeMar. Those guys' games is really predicated on the midrange area. Both can make threes but they want to get to that midrange and then get downhill. He's one of the closest guys to play like D."