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SportsCenter was running a graphic this morning illustrating Dwyane Wade's dominance of the Detroit Pistons. It stated that he has the highest shooting percentage of anyone ever in a playoff series in which they averaged 30 points or more per game. Pretty amazing considering the guys coming in second and third on that list are Shaq and Kareem, fellows who by their nature only take high-percentage shots.

But just as impressive as that absurd stat is the way Wade is doing it. Not only does he have Detroit on the ropes but he's providing iconic moments along the way. Check out this description by Dime Mag via The Basketball Jones of his game changing and insane three-point play from last night...

"Basically, try to imagine Reggie Bush doing his patented dive across the goal line, but making a reverse layup while doing it. We can’t even say the shot was Jordan-esque, because we’ve never seen anyone do anything like that."

 Which Sheed Face is that?

That's pretty hot right there. If it were in a championship series, that shot would probably be the equivalent of Jordan's righthand-no-lefthand layup or Magic's baby skyhook. As it stands though, that defining moment may not be long for young Wade. Miami has three shots to clinch their first trip to the finals, and whoever they face will have no matchup for Dwyane, nevermind Shaq.

Related: According to Shaq, Wade is Michael Corleone. Here's an explanation via Bill Simmons...

"Reason No. 878 [Why I Like Sports]: Shaq's Godfather analogy... The one where he describes his career by comparing his three most famous teammates to Corleone brothers, with Dwyane Wade as Michael (the wisest one); Kobe as Sonny (power-hungry and impetuous), and Penny Hardaway as Fredo (dumb and weak). Just brilliant. Shaq needs his own talk show. It's becoming more and more clear."

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• #4 Comment from monponsett 
  5/31/06 1:29 PM | Permalink

  I used to freak s*** like that pic all the time in Rhode Island.
• #3 Comment from momkatker 
  5/30/06 9:52 PM | Permalink

  MIAMI IS LOOKING QUITE IMPRESSIVE.........THIS TEAM HAS COME TOGETHER AS A UNIT. THEY ARE ALL PLAYING WELL , SHAQ IS MORE LIKE HIS OLD SELF BUT WHAT AMAZES ME IS WHAT DWYANE WADE CAN DO.....WOW.....IT IS SOOOOO MUCH FUN TO WATCH HIM.............GO HEAT...HOPEFULLY IN 5, BUT CAN'T UNDER ESTIMATE THE PISTONS
• #2 Comment from zachls5 
  5/30/06 8:13 PM | Permalink

  if Detroit took Wade instead of some guy named Darko a few years back, they wouldn't be having this little problem, now would they?
  
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• #1 Comment from redwingsnut93 
  5/30/06 4:37 PM | Permalink

  the pistons are still gonna win
  
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