Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors: 4 Things To Watch For In Game 2

May 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) takes a shot over Toronto Raptors guards Norman Powell (24) and Kyle Lowry (7) in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) has a shot blocked by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Heat won 102-96. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Hassan Whiteside And Dwyane Wade

After suffering respective knee injuries in Game 1, it’s going to be interesting to see how Hassan Whiteside (knee strain) and Dwyane Wade (knee bruise) look after letting the injuries sit in. With only one day of rest between Game 1 and Game 2, this could be a factor for both players.

More than anything, the Miami Heat need both these players to have a big role on the road. Can Whiteside still be the dominant rebounder and rim protector that we’ve come to know? He finished with 17 rebounds in Game 1.

Will Wade continue to apply pressure on Toronto’s defense, especially in their pick-and-roll game? They need him.

If Miami is going to have an ineffective Whiteside and Wade for Game 2, I don’t think they have much of a chance.

We’ll see how they hold up.

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