The Miami Heat's road to the NBA title just got a little tougher on Saturday, as Dwyane Wade dislocated his left index finger.
UPDATE: Saturday, April 21, 11:05 p.m. ET
According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Wade is day-to-day after X-rays on the finger were negative.
X-rays on Dwyane Wade's finger were negative. Dislocation was reset. He's day-to-day.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) April 22, 2012
As I said below, I would be shocked if Wade played in any of Miami's three final regular season game. I'm expecting Spoelstra to rest him and fellow All-Stars Chris Bosh and LeBron James as the Heat prepare for another deep playoff run.
The finger will likely be bothersome for Wade, but given LeBron's strong play after suffering a similar injury, I doubt he will be hampered too much. Look for another strong postseason from the man they call Flash.
INITIAL UPDATE:
#HEATgame: @DwyaneWade has a dislocated left index finger. He will not return to the game.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 22, 2012
It's uncertain how long Wade will be sidelined, but I can't imagine he will play in any of ...
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Dwyane Wade Injury: Updates on Miami Heat Star’s Finger Injury
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