Bam Adebayo has a shoulder injury. He intended to play through it, but the Heat are clearly indicating that’s not an option. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Heat will have to try to even the NBA Finals without Bam Adebayo, but his absence might span only one game.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Adebayo will be out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday. The Heat are hopeful, however, that he could be ready to play in Game 3.

Adebayo has a shoulder injury. He intended to play through it, but the Heat are clearly indicating that’s not an option.

The Miami center has been an essential part of the Heat's run to the NBA Finals. He was able to contribute only eight points and four rebounds in 21 minutes during the Heat’s Game 1 loss.

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