Heat expect Bam Adebayo to play in Game 5 vs. Celtics
The Miami Heat seemingly avoided what could've been a noteworthy setback ahead of a potential closeout Game 5 versus the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Per ESPN , Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters on Thursday that he expects big man Bam Adebayo will play Friday night after nursing a left-arm problem during Wednesday's 112-109 win that propelled the Heat to a 3-1 series lead.
Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press previously reported Adebayo, 23, first hurt the arm last Saturday:
Adebayo has excelled in Miami's first four contests against Boston, averaging 21.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2.0 steals.
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