Wade (illness) started and scored 12 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT) to supplement six assists, two rebounds, and a blocked shot over 25 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

After battling an illness earlier in the day that prevented him from taking part in shootaround, Wade was ready to go for the opening tip, but didn't look like his usual self. He saw four minutes fewer than he'd averaged in the Heat's first seven games, and suffered a subpar shooting night from the field. Assuming he endures no recurrence of the illness that bothered him earlier Tuesday, Wade should be able to step up his production in his return to the court Thursday versus the Jazz.