NBA: Wade held out of Heat-Hawks game

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade is not playing for the Miami Heat in their game against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night (Wednesday, PHL time), the second time this season he's been held out for rest purposes.

Spo on Wade's status: "We're looking at the big picture. We think it's best to sit him tonight."

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 19, 2013

Wade also missed the second game of the season in Philadelphia. He is not dealing with an injury, but the Heat are being mindful of wear-and-tear on his knees.

Wade is averaging 16.7 points this season for Miami, though missed six of his seven shots and scored only four points on the second night of a back-to-back at Charlotte on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time).

Wade will travel with the Heat to Orlando, where Miami plays on Wednesday night (Thursday, PHL time).

Paul Millsap is not with the team in Miami due to right elbow tendinitis

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 19, 2013

Atlanta was without forward Paul Millsap, who was not with the team because of right elbow tendinitis. - AP