Breaking down the UNLV basketball game against Incarnate Word at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center:
BACKCOURT
Shawn Johnson is capable of putting Incarnate Word on his back, averaging 19.3 points and 9.4 rebounds. He also has made 52.2 percent of his 3-pointers. Point guard Jalin Hart averages 12.8 points and 4.6 assists. It’s a challenging matchup for the Rebels, who are led by Jalen Poyser (17.3-point average).
Edge: Incarnate Word
FRONTCOURT
The probable losses of Dwayne Morgan (shoulder) and Christian Jones (ankle) all but erase what should be a clear advantage for UNLV against the Cardinals’ small lineup.