Wade has struggled against Detroit all season. That is what makes this matchup a difficult one for Miami. Larry Brown finds ways to make teams win with their 2nd and 3rd options. Look at how they have shut down Wade all season:
6-for-17 and fouled out with 17 points in a 78-77 Detroit win
12-for-18 with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists (triple double)...the only Miami win against Detroit this year in 4 games - Miami 89-78
1-for-6 5 points, 1 assist, and 4 TOs...fouling out in 21 minutes - Detroit 80-72
7-for-25 with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists - Detroit 90-81
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3 losses: 14-for-48 (12.7 ppg, 3.7 ast)
Playoffs averages: 10-for-20 (27.2 ppg, 7.9 ast)
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Needless to say it is Wade who is the key to this series, not Shaq.