With the recent shoulder injury Dwayne Wade suffered the Miami Heat have a major setback. They're no longer as potent on the offensive end. The lineup is still star-studded with Shaq, Antoine Walker, and Jason Williams. The Heat succumbed to a difficult loss to the Knicks Monday night, 99-93. If it wasn't for Stephon Marbury's resurgence in the 4th quarter, scoring 18 of his 24 points in the quarter the Heat probably would've hung on to win. The star shooting guard will surely be missed for what may be the rest of the season. If he decides to have shoulder surgery that will be the case. Before the injury, Wade averaged 28.8 ppg and 7.9 apg.
Against the Knicks, Shaq scored 20 while Jason Kapono contributed 24. It wasn't enough production Miami may be able to get by until the playoffs, although another consistent scorer off the bench is needed. I think now James Posey will have really deliver in the clutch and give the Heat a lift. Sunday the lineup played okay against the Cavs. They were able to suffice from the defense. Having two veteran big guys like Shaq and Zo will make a big difference late in the season. Miami gets a day off today and will travel to Washington on Wednesday to play the Wizards.
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