Feb 1 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade (3) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Dwayne Wade out against the Bobcats:

As Miami go for their 26th straight victory, coach Erik Spoelstra has decided to give one of the team’s big three the night off.

Bothered by a sore right knee, Wade will miss Sunday’s contest against Charlotte. The nine-time all-star has been receiving treatment throughout the past few days.

Mar 23, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 101-92. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

X-rays negative on Stephen Curry’s ankle:

Warrior’s fans can exhale; despite spraining his right ankle in Saturday’s win, the X-rays were negative and although there is no timetable, Curry is not expected to miss too much time.

After the game, Curry told the San Francisco Chronicle, “Don’t worry about my ankle. It’s just another little episode.” I’ll get through it, like I usually do.”

Golden State currently leads Houston by one game for the sixth spot in the Western Conference.

Mar 17, 2013; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Rudy Gay (22) looks for a play as Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) defends at the Air Canada Centre. Miami defeated Toronto 108-91. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors shutting down Rudy Gay?

The team’s prized deadline acquisition missed Saturday’s loss to the Knicks, instead staying in Toronto to receive treatment on his back.

Coach Dwayne Casey said that a decision will be made based on how Gay responds to the treatment. If there is no sign of improvement, expect the organization to discuss shutting the small forward down for the rest of the season.

The Connecticut product is averaging 20 points, six rebounds and three assists since being traded to Toronto.

Mar 22, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) dribbles the basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 102-78. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

Paul George dealing with sprained ligament in finger:

The all-star forward has been dealing with a sprained ligament in his left pinkie; an injury George believes occurred three or four games ago.

Since then, George has been taping his pinkie and ring finger.

“I can barely put pressure on it.” George said when discussing Saturday’s loss to the Bulls. “The first half, I couldn’t really dribble to my left. The ball was going all over the place. I couldn’t get control of it. Once the game gets going I allow myself to just play.”

March 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles /Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) celebrates the 90-81 victory with shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA 5 Up, 5 Down is a weekly column on King James Gospel written by Cole Patty. It features five things he noticed around the league that he likes, as well as five things he hated to see. So what makes the list this week? Continue reading and find out.

(Note: All stats are accurate as of yesterday, not including the games that took place on March 12.)