Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo was injured during the game against the Denver Nuggets. The Heat lost 122-112 to the Nuggets on Wednesday night at Ball Arena.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive performance with 33 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 15 rebounds, 16 assists, and three steals across 37 minutes.
Bam Adebayo, a three-time All-Star center for the Heat, suffered a left foot injury that limited him to just eight minutes of playing time.
“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.” – Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
Adebayo appeared hurt after a collision with Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson about four minutes into the match. He stayed on the court briefly, running up and down before being substituted with 3:48 left in the first quarter.
He ended the game with two points, one rebound, and 8:12 of playing time before leaving and heading straight to the locker room. He did not return after the injury.
Bam Adebayo’s foot injury remains uncertain in severity, pending an MRI scheduled once the Miami Heat return home.
Author's summary: Bam Adebayo left the court early due to a left foot injury during the Heat's loss to the Nuggets, with his return date pending after an MRI assessment in Miami.