It seems impossible, but every time LeBron James has a monster game, Dwyane Wade comes right back with his own version of the same. After LeBron's streak of three consecutive triple-doubles came to an end in Sacramento on Friday, he still managed to score 51 points and lead his team to an overtime victory over the Kings. Not to be topped, Wade scored 50 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had nine assists in a triple-overtime win over the Utah Jazz.The Heat have had a flair for the dramatic recently. Less than a week ago, Wade hit an incredible buzzer-beater to beat the Bulls in overtime, and while there were no similarly crazy plays on Saturday, the Heat did manage to come back from seven points down with 55 seconds remaining to force the first overtime.
Wade passed Alonzo Mourning to become the franchise's all-time leading scorer on a dunk in the third quarter, when he scored his 21st point of the game. Mourning held the previous record largely due to longevity, as he racked up 9,459 points in 593 career games with the Heat. Wade's model is one of efficiency -- he got there in just 380 games.
Wade is truly having a remarkable year, but is it more remarkable than what LeBron James is doing for the East-leading Cavaliers? Probably not, and honestly, it doesn't matter. Fans of both players should be happy no matter who ends up with the MVP award, as long as we get to watch these two continue to one-up each other like this.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-15-2009 @ 12:29PM
charles said...
Yes, Wade is an amazing player and that aspect should not be overlooked.
However, this is at least partially a testament to the lame team history of the Miami Heat.
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3-15-2009 @ 2:06PM
cantstopdrinkin said...
So in Lebron and Magics conversation/interview Magic says that a bunch of people view Kobe as Lebron's Larry Bird and asked Lebron is that what thinks about that and he agreed. But what im wondering is how come Kobe and LBJs battle and rivalry is being compared to Magic-Bird when it obviously should be Lebron-Wade. Just like M-B were Wade and Lebron were both drafted the same year. Also just like M-B , Lebron and Wade are really good friends and stay in touch all the time. Lebron stated himself that they stay in touch all offseason and always try to outdo each other just like Bird and Magic did. Its obvious their relationship is a lot more like M-B then Kobe and Lebrons relationship is.....
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3-15-2009 @ 6:53PM
marylulu325 said...
whats the matter, cant print a piece on Dwayne Wade that is negative. The man has no class, just
a grandstander
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3-15-2009 @ 6:55PM
MARY said...
In my opinion, he is third maybe fourth in line for the MVP. HE IS A GRANDSTANDER AND CARES NOTHING ABOUT HIS LAME TEAM, JUST A BALL HOG
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3-15-2009 @ 9:17PM
Nate said...
Wade is CARRYING his team into the playoff picture right now with practically no other weapons available roster-wise, Mary. I think he may care a little...
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3-16-2009 @ 8:26AM
madylan313 said...
he is such a good romodel to all kids hes not punky nor jerky hes just a nice guy i dont think he has the skill like lebron but very close hes one of the best nba players ive ever watched and i hope i see him for many many more years
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5-27-2009 @ 6:53PM
Darian said...
i think that Dwayne Wade is underestimated, people hype about kobe way too much
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