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Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade received extensive treatment Tuesday on his bruised right knee and is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Wade will be evaluated by the team's medical staff after treatment throughout Tuesday and Wednesday before his playing status is determined. ESPN.com

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Wade credited that meeting with playing a key role in his strong play down the stretch as the Heat won the NBA title. We’ll see what happens now as Wade is battling a bone bruise on his right knee that has resulted in plenty of concern about his play. “He doesn’t need motivation on that,’’ Crean said Tuesday in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida about Wade fighting through his injury. “But people need reminders. And sometimes in my life, I need reminders. He knows what he needs to do, and he’s out there taking care of it …. He’s going to be there through the long haul. He’s got a lot of season left. I think that’s how he’s approaching it.’’ FOXSports Florida

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“I don’t think you’re going to see anybody sitting out or anything like that,’’ Crean said. “I think he’s going to stay right with it …. Absolutely, (Wade will play in Game 5).’’ FOXSports Florida

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Chris Tomasson: Spoelstra said it will be a discussion between him Dwayne Wade and staff as to whether Wade plays in Game 5 on his balky knee Twitter @christomasson

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Tim Bontemps: Spoelstra says that Wade hasn't had his knee drained, and also hasn't had an MRI. Says the team "knows what it is", presumably a bone bruise Twitter @TimBontemps

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has an usual method for trying to relieve the pain in his bruised left knee. Wade said he is using tape to move his kneecap over into a position that is more comfortable. Though it's known Wade is battling the bruised knee, for the first time in a game it was revealed how much pain he is experiencing. It happened just before he took a shot with 7:21 left in the second quarter of Miami's 88-65 victory against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 on Monday. USA Today Sports

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"Just a shooting pain. It hurt," Wade said. "Eventually I was able to re-tape my knee, come back out and try to finish." USA Today Sports

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Brian Windhorst: Dwyane Wade said he's been using tape to "move the kneecap over" and help with his bone bruise Twitter @WindhorstESPN

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

Chris Tomasson: Erik Spoelstra said more will be known about Dwyane Wade's aggravated knee after Heat get back to Miami. Twitter @christomasson

Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, Injuries 

Finally, Wade offered some perspective, a reminder about what exactly he chose to give up when he arrived at that very profound decision to put a team’s success above individual glory. “If y’all remember my press conference after we lost to Boston that year, I said this first-round exit is not happening again,” Wade said to reporters. “And that was a series where I could shoot at any point I wanted, but that didn’t feel good. That didn’t complete me. So, I have to think about that when I get to the point where I have one shot in the first half. When I have to calm myself down a little bit.” Miami Herald

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Five years ago, Wade led the league in scoring, averaging over 30 points per game in the 2008-09 season. The Heat then lost in the first round to the Hawks. Never again. “I just want to win, man, and I’ve always wanted to win, but I still had a lot of individual stuff I wanted to prove,” Wade said. “I think five years ago I led the league in scoring. So, I still had to prove that — that I could do certain things, but to me personally, the only thing I need to prove to myself is that I can be a part of a winning team and win.” Miami Herald

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Why is Wade wearing a mouthpiece? "Because I get hit in the mouth too much and I can't eat during the week." Says it is permanent. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Russell Westbrook is out of the playoff picture, but plenty of other competitors are stepping up in his place in NBA fashion wars. Dwyane Wade, not wanting to be outdone by LeBron James’ rainbow shoes, took the same approach to his jacket following the Miami Heat’s Wednesday blowout of the Chicago Bulls. There’s a lot going on here. It’s colorful, and there are cartoons on it. The lensless glasses are sorely missed, though. For The Win

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Heat guard Dwyane Wade has a bruised knee, but has been fully participating in practice and says he’s “good to go” for Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls. Since sweeping the Bucks, the Heat have had time to prepare for the second round of the NBA playoffs, giving Wade time to rest and work on his knee. Wade took nearly a week off of practices, returning May 3 and practicing through the weekend. SI.com

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Wade practiced. Spoelstra still saying he won't know status until tomorrow. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Surya Fernandez: Wade remains coy about tomorrow: "I'm on the right path." Says the only confirmation will be if you see his name in the starting lineup. Twitter @SuryaHeatNBA

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Chris Tomasson: Dwyane Wade on LeBron breaking Kareem record 6 MVPs 'I think he can. He's got 4. He's got a long way to play.' Twitter @christomasson

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Brian Windhorst: After taking a week off to rest bone bruises in knee, Dwyane Wade practiced today with Heat. Twitter @WindhorstESPN

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra calls it a step forward for Wade, but still day-to-day Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Ira Winderman: Dwyane Wade (knee) again did not practice Wednesday, with the Heat to get Thursday off. Twitter @IraHeatBeat

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