After really struggling in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat came out in Game 2 and dominated the game on both sides of the ball on the way to a 113-103 victory.
Dwyane Wade brought back the days of old with his performance. He played 28 minutes putting up 28 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. His signature fading jumper was money and he willed the team to tie up the series.
For Wade, he thinks the key in Game 3 is playing with the edge. He told Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald that when they play with an edge they can beat anyone, but when they don't play with the edge, they are just a middle of the road team.
Dwyane Wade: "When we don't play with that edge we're a middle of the road kind of team. When we play with that edge we can play with anyone."
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) April 19, 2018
In Game 3, playing with that edge is going to be important, especially if Joel Embiid comes back. Right now, Embiid is listed as doubtful according to ESPN, and although he hasn't been cleared for contact yet, there is still a chance that he could play on Thursday night.
“To just let him go out there right now (and play Game 3), it's still all on the table,” Brown said. “You guys know what I know. He did some contact (Wednesday), it's progressing. I don't feel like I can really share anything new.”
For the Heat though, it still comes down to how they play especially the starters. They can't let the 76ers get rolling early or it could be a long evening of basketball. Wade can provide energy off the bench, but he can only do so much to will his team to the win.
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