Heat's Bam Adebayo: Drops team-high 22 in lopsided loss
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Adebayo contributed 22 points (9-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during Saturday's 124-87 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 27-year-old big led the Heat in scoring and rebounding, but he didn't get much help in the rout -- Davion Mitchell was the only other Miami player to score more than 13 points. Adebayo has been the one reliable option for the team to begin the playoffs, averaging 19.0 points, 10.7 boards, 4.3 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.0 steals through three games, but the Heat are still staring at the possibility of getting swept on their home court heading into Game 4 on Monday.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Flirts with triple-double
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Adebayo had 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Adebayo led Miami in rebounds and assists in Game 2's loss and was one assist shy of recording his second career playoff triple-double. However, the star big man has struggled with his efficiency against the Cavaliers' frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, shooting just 41.9 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from three.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Hits for team-high 24 in Game 1
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Adebayo notched 24 points (10-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 121-100 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 27-year-old big led the Heat in scoring, but he couldn't stop the Cavs from pulling away in the fourth quarter. Adebayo has recorded at least one steal in seven straight appearances, and over his last 12 outings he's averaging 21.5 points, 9.3 boards, 4.1 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Swats five shots against Atlanta
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Adebayo recorded 17 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, five blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game victory over the Hawks.
Adebayo came up big on the defensive end the floor, grabbing eight defensive boards and notching a game-high five blocks. He's logged a double-double in each of the Heat's two Play-In Tournament games, but he'll have his hands full in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, with the Heat hitting the road to face the Cavaliers for Game 1 on Sunday.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leading rebounder in double-double
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Adebayo finished with 15 points (6-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes in Wednesday's 109-90 win over Chicago in the Play-In Tournament.
Adebayo once again led the way in the paint for Miami in the Play-In Tournament, leading all Heat players in rebounds to go along with a team-high-tying steals mark in a double-double performance. Adebayo was a double-double machine during the regular season, reaching that mark in 36 outings.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Set for Play-In Game vs. Bulls
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Adebayo (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Bulls.
The star big man got the day off for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Wizards, but he'll expectedly be back in the lineup for Wednesday's must-win game against Chicago. Adebayo added a consistent three-point shot to his arsenal in 2024-25, and he wrapped up the regular season with averages of 21.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.1 three-pointers on 53.2 percent shooting from deep in 33.4 minutes over his final 12 appearances.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't play against Washington
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Adebayo is out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Wizards due to rest purposes, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo will sit out Sunday's regular-season finale due to the Heat already being locked into the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. Haywood Highsmith and Kyle Anderson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Adebayo should be able to return to action for Wednesday's Play-In Game against Chicago.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Makes season-high four threes
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Adebayo registered 23 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Friday's 153-104 victory over the Pelicans.
Adebayo has made a concerted effort to develop his three-point shot this season, allowing him to more easily play alongside Kel'el Ware in the frontcourt. Adebayo has made massive strides in that department, converting 35.7 percent of his 2.8 three-point attempts per contest in 2024-25 after his previous career high in attempts per game was 0.6. Since Ware moved into the starting lineup Jan. 21, Adebayo is shooting 42.5 percent on 3.2 three-point attempts per outing across 38 appearances.
Adebayo accumulated 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to Chicago.
Adebayo didn't have his best shooting performance. However, on that note, it must be stated that he's been better than expected with his long-range shooting -- he's made multiple threes in each of his last six appearances while making 54.2 percent of his 4.0 three-pointers per game in that span. The Heat have gone 3-3 in Adebayo's last six outings, and the big man is averaging 23.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks per game in that stretch.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Listed available for Wednesday
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Adebayo (back) is listed as available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
After missing Monday's game against the 76ers with left back spasms, Adebayo is cleared to play Wednesday and should be able to take on his usual workload. Over his last 10 games, the star big man has averaged 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.9 three-pointers while shooting 50.0 percent from downtown in 34.4 minutes.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't play Monday
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Adebayo (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo developed the back issue after Saturday's loss to Milwaukee, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The star big man's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Bulls. Kel'el Ware, Haywood Highsmith (Achilles) and Kyle Anderson are candidates for a bump in playing time due to Adebayo being sidelined.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable for Monday
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Adebayo is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers with back spasms, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo was a late addition to the injury, which doesn't bode well for his status. He played 43 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Bucks, finishing with 31 points (11-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals. If he's unable to play Monday, Kyle Anderson and Pelle Larsson could be more involved for Miami.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Excellent in OT loss Saturday
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Adebayo totaled 31 points (11-25 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 43 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Bucks.
Adebayo got off to a sizzling start in the first half, and while he cooled off in the final two quarters and overtime, he was still Miami's best player by a wide margin in this loss. The star big man is ending the regular season in style. He has scored at least 20 points in his last four outings, a stretch in which he's averaging 26.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting an impressive -- and probably unsustainable -- 47.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Scores 26 in loss Thursday
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Adebayo finished with 26 points (11-26 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 110-108 loss to the Grizzlies.
Even though the Heat came up short and had to settle for the loss, Adebayo delivered an impressive stat line and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. Like Tyler Herro, Adebayo is ending the season on a strong note while trying to carry the Heat into a Play-In Tournament berth. The star big man has scored over 20 points in each of his last three games, and is averaging a robust line of 19.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and a combined 1.8 steals-plus-blocks per game over his previous 11 appearances.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Drops 21 on Celtics
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Adebayo closed Wednesday's 124-103 victory over Boston with 21 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 31 minutes.
The 27-year-old center continues to evolve his game. Adebayo has drained at least one three-pointer in eight straight games and dished at least five dimes five times during that stretch, averaging 20.1 points, 7.6 boards, 4.6 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals while shooting an eye-popping 51.9 percent (14-for-27) from long distance.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles, fills stat sheet
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Adebayo racked up 28 points (11-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Monday's 120-94 win over the Wizards.
Adebayo delivered an impressive performance Monday, showing a well-rounded offensive game while also limiting the impact of the Wizards' opposing frontcourt, including rookie Alex Sarr. This was Adebayo's second double-double over his last three appearances, and he ended March with averages of 20.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.9 steals-plus-blocks combined.
Adebayo accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 win over Atlanta.
Adebayo didn't fill the stat sheet in this victory, and Tyler Herro certainly overshadowed him with his 31-point performance, but there's no question the star big man still posted a solid line due to his two-way play. Adebayo, who recorded his first double-double since March 10, is averaging 19.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game since the beginning of March.
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