Adebayo registered 20 points (9-20 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 44 minutes during Monday's 94-89 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Adebayo scored at least 20 points in all five matchups of the Finals and recorded four double-doubles, falling just one board short in the only game he didn't. The sixth-year center's effort versus Nikola Jokic was nothing short of valiant, but the Miami offense just couldn't score enough to keep the series competitive. Adebayo and Butler are both under contract for the next couple years, so the duo figures to run it back during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Huge double-double in Game 3
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Adebayo contributed 22 points (7-21 FG, 8-10 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists and one block in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 loss to Denver in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Adebayo's efficiency from the field left much to be desired, but he was solid at the free-throw line and managed to tie his highest rebounding total in the playoffs. With Jimmy Butler's production having taken a step back for the first three games of the series, Adebayo has stepped into an increased role on the offensive end, averaging 23.0 points per game in The Finals.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Flirts with double-double
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Adebayo supplied 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 victory over Denver in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Sizing up against Nikola Jokic is no easy task, but Adebayo got the job done once again despite failing to register a double-digit rebound total for the first time in the past four games. While he continues to distinguish himself defensively, his consistent scoring has been a hallmark of his playoff results. Adebayo had a career year in the category, averaging 20.4 points over 75 regular-season games.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Strong performance despite loss
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Adebayo totaled 26 points (13-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds and five assists in 40 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Adebayo had his best game in quite some time, compiling a team-high 26 points to go with 13 boards. While he wasn't able to offer much on the defensive end, his offensive production was certainly a welcome sight. He has his hands full guarding Nikola Jokic, but as long as he can stay locked in on the offensive end, the Heat should remain competitive.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Adebayo had 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one block over 43 minutes during Monday's 103-84 victory over Boston in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Adebayo hauled in a team-high-tying rebound total while leading the Heat in assists and finishing three dimes shy of a triple-double in the Game 7 victory. Adebayo tallied his second double-double in row, having finished with at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in three of his last six contests.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Struggles with shot in loss
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Adebayo totaled 11 points (4-16 FG, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 46 minutes during Saturday's 104-103 loss to Boston in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Adebayo struggled to find the bottom of the net in Game 6, but he still made solid offensive contributions with seven offensive boards and five dimes. Across the first six matchups of the Eastern Conference Finals, the talented big man has averaged 15.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 35.7 minutes per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Dismal total in Game 4 loss
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Adebayo recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 116-99 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Although Adebayo was successful in keeping Boston's frontcourt at bay over the first three games of the series, he looked like a shell of himself in the Game 4 loss. Although some calls didn't go his way, they wouldn't have made much of a difference in his final result, which was well below his playoff average of 17.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Strong effort at both ends
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Adebayo recorded 22 points (7-17 FG, 8-8 FT), 17 rebounds and nine assists across 38 minutes during Friday's 111-105 win over the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Adebayo didn't have his best shooting performance but made up for it with strong numbers in other categories. In addition to ending just one assist away from recording a triple-double, Adebayo tied his playoff-high mark in rebounds in the current season and finished just one dime away from tying his best assist output. The star big man has been the Heat's second-best player in the playoffs thus far and is averaging 18.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists since the start of the first-round series against the Bucks.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Near double-double in 20-point game
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Adebayo ended with 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 123-116 win over Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Adebayo led all Heat players in rebounds and finished second on the team in scoring while ending two boards shy of a double-double in the Game 1 victory on the road. Adebayo has hauled in eight or more rebounds in 11 of his 12 postseason appearances, having tallied at least 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists in three outings.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Nears double-double in Game 5 loss
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Adebayo logged 18 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 112-103 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Adebayo finished second on the team in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound total in Wednesday's Game 5 loss to New York. Adebayo has finished with at least 15 points and eight rebounds in every game of the series against New York.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Posts double-double while banged up
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Adebayo totaled 23 points (10-17 FG, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 109-101 victory over the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Adebayo hauled in a team-high rebound mark while finishing as one of two Heat players with 20 or more points despite dealing with a shoulder issue in Monday's Game 4. Adebayo posted his highest scoring and rebound totals of the series against the Knicks and has recorded a double-double in two straight contests.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Set to play through shoulder issue
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Adebayo will be available for Monday's Game 4 against the Knicks despite right shoulder discomfort, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo was added to Miami's injury report Monday morning, but he'll be able to suit up while wearing a compression shirt. Over the first three games of the series, he's averaged 16.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 37.0 minutes per game.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Records double-double in win
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Adebayo racked up 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 36 minutes during Saturday's 105-86 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Adebayo recorded his third double-double over his last six playoff contests, and the big man continues to operate as a two-way threat for the Heat while being the second-best offensive option behind Jimmy Butler. Adebayo is averaging 16.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in the playoffs, and he's scored at least 15 points in each of his last five outings.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: All-around showing in Game 2 defeat
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Adebayo contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 111-105 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Adebayo saw an all-around performance while posting team-high-tying rebound and assist totals and finishing as one of four Heat players with 15 or more points Tuesday. Adebayo has notched at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in three of his seven playoff appearances.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Cleared to play Sunday
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Adebayo (hamstring) is available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
As expected, Adebayo has been upgraded from probable to available and will once again play through a hamstring strain that he picked up in the opening-round series versus Milwaukee. The versatile big man struggled with his efficiency against the Bucks, but he's coming off a triple-double performance during Miami's close-out Game 5 win.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Likely to play Sunday
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Abebdayo is listed as probable for Game 1 versus the Knicks on Sunday due to a left hamstring strain, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo aggravated his hamstring in Game 5 against the Bucks but should be able to play Sunday. The star big man will be crucial to the Heat's success in matching up with the Knicks' frontcourt against Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle (ankle).
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Records triple-double
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Adebayo had 20 points (8-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 128-126 overtime win over Milwaukee in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Adebayo didn't have a good shooting performance and ended with the same amount of shots (20) as points scored (20). Efficiency aside, he posted a triple-double and was excellent on both ends of the court. The big man ends the first-round series averaging 17.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game, as the Heat will now prepare for a matchup against the Knicks in the Conference Semifinals.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Available to play
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Adebayo (hamstring) will be available for Wednesday's Game 5 versus Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Adebayo tweaked his hamstring during Game 3, but he played through it during Game 4 and will continue to do so in Game 5. Through the first four games of this series, Adebayo has compiled averages of 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per contest on 48.3 percent shooting from the field and 81.8 percent at the stripe.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Probable with hamstring strain
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Adebayo is probable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bucks due to a hamstring strain, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Adebayo suffered a minor hamstring strain in Game 3 and drew a probable designation for Game 4. As expected, he suited up during Monday's win and posted 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 30 minutes. Adebayo should be able to play again Wednesday, but fantasy managers are encouraged to confirm his status ahead of the 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo: Will play Monday
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Adebayo (hamstring) will play in Monday's Game 4 versus Milwaukee, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
As expected, Adebayo has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for Game 4 after suffering a minor hamstring strain in Game 3. Through the first three matchups of the opening-round series, Adebayo has averaged 17.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 29.3 minutes per game.
