Bam Adebayo Injury Update
Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo sustained an injury during the game against the Denver Nuggets. The Heat lost 122-112 to the Nuggets at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.
Game Highlights
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 33 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 15 rebounds, 16 assists, and three steals in 37 minutes, according to CBS Sports.
Adebayo's Injury Details
Bam Adebayo, a three-time All-Star center, was limited by a left foot injury. He played only 8 minutes and 12 seconds before exiting late in the first quarter, as reported by the Miami Herald.
- Adebayo injured his left foot after colliding with Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson around four minutes into the game.
- He continued briefly but was substituted with 3 minutes and 48 seconds left in the first quarter.
- He went directly to the locker room and did not return.
Medical Update and Outlook
Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang shared that Bam Adebayo is uncertain about the injury's severity and is scheduled for an MRI once the team returns to Miami.
“Bam Adebayo said he’s unsure about the severity of his foot injury. He’s scheduled for an MRI when the Heat returns to Miami.”
Performance Stats Before Injury
Before leaving the game, Adebayo recorded 2 points and 1 rebound in limited playing time.
Author's summary: Bam Adebayo’s left foot injury during the Heat's recent loss leaves his return date uncertain, pending further medical evaluation in Miami.