Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo was injured during their game against the Denver Nuggets, where the Heat lost 122-112 at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with an impressive performance, scoring 33 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), grabbing 15 rebounds, providing 16 assists, and making three steals in 37 minutes.
The Heat’s three-time All-Star center Bam Adebayo sustained a left foot injury, which limited him to only eight minutes of play during the game.
He appeared hurt after a collision with Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson approximately four minutes into the match but remained on the court until substituted with 3:48 left in the first quarter.
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
Before leaving the game late in the first quarter, Adebayo had recorded two points and one rebound in 8 minutes and 12 seconds of playing time.
He went directly to the locker room afterward and did not return.
The full extent of Bam Adebayo's injury will be determined after an MRI scan once the team is back in Miami.
Summary: Bam Adebayo suffered a left foot injury during the game against the Nuggets, leaving after limited play, with his recovery timeline pending MRI results upon the Heat’s return to Miami.