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LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, Miami's "Big Three" will draw the undivided attention of the Indiana Pacers' defense in the Eastern Conference Finals. But Frank Vogel prefers to account for everyone one the floor and instead insists his team prepare for the Big Four. The "four" in this case includes all of the complimentary players for the Heat, especially those hovering around the three-point line ready to take open shots when the defense has to help. The Pacers guard the arc better than any other team in the NBA so they don't like giving up open looks. Plus, when you have s...

Dwyane Wade watched Kevin Durant against Memphis, and it was like watching a flailing man drown, wave after wave crashing upon him until he had no breath to give. Durant averaged 29 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists per game in the series that ended his season. Those were not merely better than the averages Durant posted in this, the best regular season of his young life. Those were not merely better averages than the ones that just won LeBron James his fourth NBA MVP award. Those were better averages than the ones that represent Michael Jordan’s entire career. But Durant’s season is over ...

Dwyane Wade would have been in Chicago for a Heat playoff game Friday night if he hadn’t helped eliminate the Bulls with a big fourth quarter two nights early.

The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili.

Dwyane Wade’s fourth-quarter performance in the Heat’s series clincher against the Bulls was just another stepping-stone on his ‘journey.’

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) talks with Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal against the Chicago Bulls, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) and Chris Bosh, right, hug after the Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-91 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Miami. The Heat advanced to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Fueled by dunks by Norris Cole and Dwyane Wade late, the Heat eliminated a proud but wounded Bulls team.

Welcome back, Dwyane Wade.

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 - Heat guard Dwyane Wade and forward LeBron james address the media after the Heat beat the Bulls 94-91 to win the Eastern Conference Semifinals 4-1.

Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler, left, attempts a 3-pointer over Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) in the Bulls' final possession during Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Miami. Butler missed the shot. The Heat defeated the Bulls 94-91 and advanced to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

MIAMI, FL - MAY 15: LeBron James #6 and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat celebrate following their team's series victory against the Chicago Bulls in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) and Chris Bosh, right, hug after the Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-91 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Miami. The Heat advanced to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, right, shoots as Chicago Bulls' Richard Hamilton (32) defends during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.