Heat's Bam Adebayo: Hauls in 16 boards vs. Cleveland
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Adebayo totaled 14 points (3-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 149-128 loss to the Cavaliers.
Adebayo struggled from the field during Friday's loss but still filled up the box score thanks to his game-high 16 boards, which were the third-most rebounds he's recorded in a game this season. It was fourth double-double in his last five outings and 29th of the season, which is 11th most in the league. Since the All-Star break, Adebayo has averaged 25.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.6 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nearly triple-doubles
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Adebayo closed Wednesday's 120-103 victory over the Cavaliers with 17 points (6-19 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 33 minutes.
The Heat improved to 39-34 behind another terrific effort from Adebayo. Across his last 10 games, he's producing top-25 value in nine-category formats with 28.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks in 35.8 minutes per contest.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Inefficient scoring in loss
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Adebayo produced 18 points (5-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 136-111 loss to the Spurs.
Adebayo turned in a subpar performance in a blowout loss for the Heat. The big man was outstanding Saturday with a 32-point, 21-rebound double-double but has looked a bit shaky from the field of late, shooting 40 percent or below in three of his past five games since his 83-point eruption, with two of those outings coming at 30 percent or lower, including Monday. Given the 28-year-old's generally consistent work on the glass -- albeit muted against the Spurs -- and his ability to frequently get to the free-throw line, Adebayo can often still produce even when his efficiency from the field dips.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Season-high 21 rebounds
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Adebayo logged 32 points (12-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 21 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 45 minutes during Saturday's 123-122 loss to the Rockets.
Adebayo delivered a monster double-double, including a season-high 21 rebounds. However, ultimately it wasn't enough, as Miami lost its fourth straight game. Results aside, Adebayo is playing some of the best basketball of his career, averaging 34.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in six appearances over the past two weeks.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles in loss
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Adebayo accumulated 28 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Thursday's 134-126 loss to the Lakers.
Adebayo looked fresh in his return from a one-game absence, dominating his matchup with Deandre Ayton and holding the Lakers' center to just six points and four rebounds. However, with the Heat unable to contain Luka Doncic, they suffered their third straight loss and now head to Houston for another tough matchup Saturday.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Good to go Thursday
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Adebayo (calf) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Adebayo is all set to return from a one-game absence after shedding his probable tag. With the star big man back in the mix, Kel'el Ware is likely to see a reduced workload Thursday, along with Nikola Jovic.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Probable for Thursday
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Adebayo (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Adebayo was held out of Tuesday's blowout loss to the Hornets due to right calf tightness but is likely to suit up Thursday. The star big man has posted at least 20 points in nine straight games, averaging 29.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 35.4 minutes per contest during that span.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Won't go Tuesday
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Adebayo (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Adebayo was initially added to the team's injury report as questionable due to right calf tightness, but he was downgraded to doubtful earlier Tuesday morning and has now officially been ruled out. This should mean more opportunities in the frontcourt for Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic, though Simone Fontecchio could also be more involved in the rotation with Andrew Wiggins (toe) also sidelined Tuesday.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Downgraded to doubtful
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Adebayo (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Adebayo appears likely to miss his first game since Dec. 27. He was previously labeled as questionable, so he can be treated as day-to-day for now. With this news, Kel'el Ware could step into a major role as Miami's starting center, making him a popular target in daily formats.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Questionable for Tuesday
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Adebayo is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to right calf tightness.
The star big man is in jeopardy of sitting out for the first time since the Dec. 27 win over the Pacers. Kel'el Ware would likely handle a featured role at center if Adebayo cannot play Tuesday, which would open the door for a more pronounced role for Jaime Jaquez in the frontcourt.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Full stat line in loss
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Adebayo amassed 20 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-10 FT), seven rebounds, four steals, two blocks and one assist across 38 minutes in Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Magic.
Adebayo didn't have his most efficient night on the offensive end Saturday, though he reached the 20-point threshold for a ninth consecutive contest and was one of three Heat players to score at least 20. The star big man turned in an impressive performance on defense, recording a game-high four steals to go with a game-high-tying two blocks. He has supplied multiple steals and multiple blocks in two of his last three outings. Additionally, Adebayo grabbed at least seven rebounds for a 10th straight game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Makes history with 83-point night
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Adebayo registered 83 points (20-43 FG, 7-22 3Pt, 36-43 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 150-129 win over the Wizards.
Adebayo turned in the second-highest scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance from January 2006. The Heat made a concerted effort to get Adebayo the ball down the stretch of the fourth quarter, allowing him to sink a pair of free throws with a little over a minute remaining to reach 83 points. Adebayo scored just under half of his points from the charity stripe and nearly recorded a double-double with a strong effort on the glass. He also broke the NBA single-game records for free throws attempted and free throws made.
Adebayo amassed 24 points (7-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-110 win over the Pistons.
Adebayo fell one board short of what would've been his 26th double-double of the campaign. The six dimes were the star big man's most since the Jan. 28 loss to Orlando, and Adebayo is riding a six-game streak with at least 20 points. During this span, Adebayo has averaged 24.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles with five dimes
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Adebayo accumulated 24 points (10-26 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 128-120 victory over the Hornets.
Adebayo had a tough time getting his shot to drop in this one and missed all five of his three-point attempts, but he made up for it with his work on the glass and also finished the match without committing a single turnover. The Heat closed the game with an Adebayo-Kel'el Ware frontcourt pairing, and Ware finished with 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one steal and four swats over 31 minutes in the win.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Posts loaded line Thursday
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Adebayo provided 21 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 victory over the Nets.
Even though there's a strong argument to say Kel'el Ware outplayed Adebayo with his impressive stat line, Adebayo was one of Miami's top scoring weapons in a comfortable 16-point win. The star big man extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to four, and he's recorded three double-doubles over that stretch as well. Adebayo will likely remain as one of Miami's most reliable scoring and rebounding weapons for the Heat going forward.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Impressive all-around showing
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Adebayo recorded 23 points (11-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and six steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 victory over Brooklyn.
Adebayo ended just one rebound shy of posting a double-double, but the star big man had one of his most complete performances of the season. He also recorded a season-high mark in steals and delivered at least four tallies in four of the five major categories, with the blocks output being the only exception. Adebayo has scored at least 23 points in three straight games, averaging a solid line of 20.7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game since the end of the All-Star break.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Leads Miami to win Saturday
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Adebayo totaled 24 points (9-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 115-105 victory over the Rockets.
The 24 points led Miami on the afternoon, while the double-double was Adebayo's second straight and 24th of the season. Through 11 games in February, the 28-year-old center averaged 20.5 points, 10.1 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles in loss
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Adebayo notched 29 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 124-117 loss to the 76ers.
Adebayo was hot to start Thursday's game, and he secured his double-double by halftime. The 28-year-old center has been heating up in February with averages of 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.1 steals per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nears double-double in defeat
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Adebayo notched 18 points (8-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 loss to the Bucks.
After scoring 13 points on just seven shots in Saturday's win over Memphis, Adebayo was much more aggressive on the offensive end Tuesday. While the star big man finished as Miami's second-leading scorer, he was significantly less efficient. On a more positive note, he led the club in rebounds and also chipped in both a steal and a swat for the first time since Jan. 25. Adebayo has scored fewer than 20 points in all three of his outings following the All-Star break, averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 28.3 minutes per game during that span.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Sniffs double-double in victory
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Adebayo produced 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 128-97 win over Atlanta.
Although Adebayo's streak of 20-plus-point outings ended at three, he was efficient from the field and finished as Miami's second-leading scorer in this one. However, the star big man wasn't very effective from beyond the arc and has shot just 27.8 percent from downtown in February. On a more positive note, he grabbed at least eight boards for a fourth consecutive contest and has dished out at least five dimes twice over his last three.
