Dwyane Wade’s Top 10 Games of 2012-2013

Jan. 23, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) during a game against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors 116, Miami Heat 123 (1/23/2013)

Highlights: pull-up fadeaway, transition alley-oop, outlet pass for transition dunk, transition baseline floater, hesitation floater, baseline jumper after offensive rebounding own miss, transition pull-up jumper, spin jumper, alley-oop pass, baseline cut layup, two-handed blocked layup, transition dunk, crossover layup, spin hook

Statistics: 35 points (.684/.000/.600), 5 rebounds, 7 assists (3 turnovers), 1 block (4 fouls) in 40 minutes (+10)

Advanced: 27.8 GmSc, 68.4 TS%, 33.9% USG, 139 ORtg, 125 DRtg

Matched with longer defenders in DeMar DeRozan, Terrence Ross and Landry Fields, Dwyane Wade reached deep into his arsenal. It’s easy to dismiss Wade’s game as pure athleticism, but consistently hitting those floaters and jump hooks requires real skill. Wade’s balance is unreal, allowing him to contort his body in odd angles while retaining exquisite control and touch. His second leap is a legitimate advantage as well, enabling him to jump, recover and jump again while defenders are still catching their breath.