Bam Adebayo: Productive performance in loss
Bam Adebayo
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Bam Adebayo: Productive performance in lossAdebayo logged 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-108 loss to Orlando.
Bam Adebayo posted a full line on Tuesday with 19 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks against the Magic.Adebayo has taken major strides as a shooter this season, but that hasn't been the case over Miami's last two games. After being held to nine points in Saturday's loss to the Kings, Adebayo failed to hit a three-pointer for the second straight game. The only other time he didn't hit a triple this season was against Denver; he exited that game after playing just eight minutes. Adebayo is having an excellent year, but he'll need to get back on track to help Miami snap this four-game losing streak.
Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo will start against the Magic on Tuesday.With Mitchell and Herro back, Miami will roll out its preferred starting unit. That will push Kel'el Ware and Dru Smith back to the bench, though Ware should still play a significant role as a reserve. Smith, however, won't play enough to be considered as a streamer, even on a day with only two games.
Pelle Larsson (hip) is out for Saturday's game against the Kings.With Larsson unavailable, Kel'el Ware should remain in the starting lineup alongside Bam Adebayo. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Ware should be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Bam Adebayo: Double-doubles with four stocksAdebayo contributed 24 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 40 minutes during Friday's 106-105 loss to Orlando.