Original sentence: Wade continued his high level of play in the second round by averaging 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game as the Heat swept the Washington Wizards
Edited sentence: Wade continued his high level of play in the second round by averaging 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game as the Heat swept the Washington Wizards; his stellar performance in the latter games of that series in the absence of an injured O'Neal allowed him to emerge from O'Neal's shadow