Adebayo’s sustained offensive renaissance began in mid-January, the moment that Erik Spoelstra moved Kel’el Ware into the starting lineup at center and shifted Adebayo to power forward. But that resurgence has continued with Ware sidelined this week by a sprained knee.
The Heat have built a pattern of blowing big leads, but Bam Adebayo believes Miami's solution can be found by facing some tough truths.
Bam Adebayo had 19 points and 15 rebounds to break Miami’s franchise record for double-doubles, and the Heat cruised to a 106-90 victory over the NBA-worst Washington Wizards.
Five takeaways from the Heat’s 112-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavalier on Wednesday at Rocket Arena: ▪ Playing without leading scorer Tyler Herro and three other rotation players, the Heat nearly stunned the Cavaliers before blowing yet another late lead.
Spoelstra has stressed the fight of a team fighting to stay afloat in the wake of the Butler trade. That Heat fight, against all odds, was on display again Wednesday night.