Wade sits vs. Magic
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Orlando, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Miami guard Dwyane Wade will be inactive for the second straight game, as the Heat face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel cited the reason as ongoing knee discomfort.
"Our message to the HEAT Nation is that this is a part of the process," said Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra through the team's Twitter account. "We're very encouraged about where he is at this part of the season."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}James Jones will start for Wade, as he did in the Heat's 104-88 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old has posted 16.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists over the his first nine games of the season for the two-time defending champions.