NBA Playoffs: Updating The Eastern Conference’s Stretch Run

Mar 29, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) dribbles the ball as Detroit Pistons forward

(22) defends in the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat

Record: 34-40; —

The Miami Heat have endured a painful season with the news of Chris Bosh‘s season-ending injury due to blood clots. Still, acquiring Goran Dragic, and discovering Hassan Whiteside, has helped the Heat remain competitive.

Down the stretch, the health of Dwyane Wade is going to be instrumental to the potential playoff berth for Miami. Given Wade’s recent 40 point performance, it is safe to assume that he is healthy, and therefore that Miami, who is only trailing the free-falling Milwaukee Bucks by a game and a half, should make the NBA playoffs.

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