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Wade out for Saturday’s game

06.4.2005

Auburn Hills, MI (Basketball News) - Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was ruled out for Saturday’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Detroit Pistons with a rib injury.

Wade sustained the injury in Game 5 of the conference finals on Thursday. He went down in the second half of the 88-76 win, but the Heat already had a big lead and held on for the triumph.

The Marquette product participated in pre-game warm-ups, but couldn’t shake the nagging rib problem. Rasual Butler will get the start in place of Wade.

In 13 playoff games this season, Wade is averaging 28 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists.

The Heat lead the best-of-seven series, 3-2, and can earn their first trip to the NBA Finals with a victory Saturday at the Palace. Game 7, if necessary, would be on Monday in Miami.

MIA

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