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Cavs' Dean Wade Injured in Pregame Warmup
26 Mar
Summary
- Dean Wade injured his ankle during pregame warmups.
- Wade has been a consistent starter for the Cavaliers this season.
- The team has been statistically better with Wade on the court.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a lineup challenge as starting forward Dean Wade sustained an ankle injury during pregame warmups. Wade has been a consistent presence in the starting five for the majority of the season, appearing in 57 games and starting 36.
His absence will be felt immediately, as he has been officially ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Wade has averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this season.
Data indicates the Cavaliers perform better with Wade on the court, showing a 3.1 points per 100 possessions improvement. This benefit is particularly pronounced on defense, where the team concedes 1.8 fewer points per 100 possessions with him playing.
Recent lineup experiments, including placing Wade at center alongside James Harden, have yielded highly positive results. These lineups have outscored opponents by 18.4 points per 100 possessions with a strong offensive rating.
