After their 101-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, the Miami Heat improved its record to 8-1 without Dwyane Wade this season. Miami is just 5-4 with the superstar guard on the floor.

This situation has triggered talk regarding if the Heat are better with LeBron James leading them, as opposed to the two stars playing alongside one another.

With Wade expected back Friday night vs. the New York Knicks, we will soon see how the Heat fair with both of them on the court at the same time this season.

Last season, after a slow start, the dynamic duo came together when leading the Heat to the Eastern Conference Championship and a six-game NBA Finals loss to the Dallas Mavericks.