Dwyane Wade, Heat Win 9th Straight

Dwyane Wade Scores 22

The Miami Heat are now tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. That means a first round match-up with either the Boston Celtics or Atlanta Hawks. Dwyane Wade scored 22 points adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists. The Heat have the longest current winning streak in the NBA.

It wasn’t a great shooting night for Wade, who only hit 6-of-11 free throws, but his team was able to pull out the win over Philadelphia. The Heat were able to win thanks to the 76ers eighteen turnovers and an advantage at the free throw line of twelve.

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Gerald Wallace Has 17 Boards In Win

The Charlotte Bobcats needed a win to tie the Miami Heat for the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Gerald Wallace helped them accomplish that with 17 rebounds. It was the defense for the Bobcats that stuck out as they held the Heat to 78 points.

Dwyane Wade of Miami ended up with 27 points, but it took him 26 shots to do it. He was suffocated by the second best defense in the NBA. He did have 7 rebounds, but it wasn’t nearly enough to beat Charlotte.

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NBA Player Profile: Michael Beasley

Michael Beasley, the second pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, is finally starting to show signs of star potential. The 6-foot-10 player out of Kansas State was widely considered a no-brainer high draft pick, but was somewhat of a disappointment in his rookie season. In the 2009 off-season, Beasley went into rehab for supposed problems with marijuana.

Strengths: He has a solid inside touch and mid-range jumper. He may be able to extend his range to the three point line later in his career. For his age, he is an okay rebounder for a power forward. If two years from now he is averaging less than seven boards a game, it will become a weakness for him. He is a good, solid free throw shooter.

Weaknesses: Considering he is only making 20 percent of his threes, he should not have taken close to fifty of them so far this year. He doesn’t pass, steal, or block shots particularly well. As said above he does need to improve his rebounding if he wants to become a star.

Our Opinions

James: I just don’t know yet. I’m sure the Bulls are happy that they picked Derrick Rose over him in the draft right now. However Beasley’s upside could one day have him as the better player of the two. He is only 20 years old right now, but at the same age, Durant and Lebron were light years beyond him. Truly I think he will make a couple of All-Star games, but he will hardly be worthy of a number two pick.

George: I can finally agree with James on something. He is going to be a bust for a number two pick. His immaturity will not go away. Very few players in any sport, who aren’t at least somewhat grown up when they go pro, turn it around. The NFL’s Chris Carter is an example of someone turning it around, but I see Beasley being more of a Ricky Williams, flaking out and messing up his promising career.

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Off Season Profile: Dwayne Wade

Dwayne Wade will have to do it without Lamar Odom

Dwayne Wade- Guard -Miami Heat

Born January 17, 1982 College- Marquette

Drafted 5th overall, 2003

Career Averages: 25.2 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 6.7 apg, 1.8 spg

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