Posted: Saturday February 14, 2004 2:08AM; Updated: Saturday February 14, 2004 2:08AM 
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| SI.com's Marty Burns Rookie Grades |
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Carmelo Anthony
Grade:
A-
Stats:
30 minutes, 17 points (8-19 FG, 1-4 3P), 3 rebounds, 5 assists
Analysis:
Showed all facets of his sterling game.
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Chris Bosh
Grade:
B-
Stats:
20 minutes, 8 points (4-7 FG), 1 rebound
Analysis:
Probably still seeing Flip Murray in his nightmares.
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Udonis Haslem
Grade:
B
Stats:
15 minutes, 9 points (3-5 FG, 3-6 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals
Analysis:
Showed he belonged with bigger-name stars. |
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LeBron James
Grade:
A
Stats:
30 minutes, 33 points (15-26 FG, 3-10 3P), 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals
Analysis:
Would have been MVP were it not for final score. |
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Jarvis Hayes
Grade:
C
Stats:
10 minutes, 1 point (0-3 FG, 0-1 3P, 1-2 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal
Analysis:
One point, one rebound, one assist, one steal.
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Kirk Hinrich
Grade:
B
Stats:
25 minutes, 7 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3P), 1 rebound, 6 assists, 1 steal
Analysis:
Tied LeBron for East lead with six assists. |
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Josh Howard
Grade:
B
Stats:
25 minutes, 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3P, 1-2 FT), 4 assists, 2 steals
Analysis:
Looked right at home in game featuring no D.
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Chris Kaman
Grade:
B
Stats:
19 minutes, 8 points (4-7 FG), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Analysis:
His one-handed flying jam thrilled local fans.
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Dwyane Wade
Grade:
A-
Stats:
26 minutes, 22 points (11-16), 3 rebounds, 4 assists
Analysis:
Scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half. |
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