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

Bam Adebayo could return for Game 3 of NBA Finals

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 10/2/20

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.

Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo (shoulder) will miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. Lakers tonight, but there remains hope that he could return for Game 3 on Sunday, sources tell ESPN. The Heat have listed him as doubtful for tonight.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 2, 2020

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.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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