Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo suffered an injury during the game against the Denver Nuggets, which contributed to the team's 122-112 defeat on Wednesday night at Ball Arena.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 33 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 15 rebounds, 16 assists, and three steals in 37 minutes, as reported by CBS Sports.
Adebayo, a three-time All-Star center for the Heat, sustained a left foot injury early in the game. According to the Miami Herald, this injury limited him to just 8 minutes and 12 seconds of playtime.
The injury occurred around four minutes into the match after a collision with Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson. Despite appearing hurt, Adebayo continued playing briefly before being substituted with 3:48 left in the first quarter and then left for the locker room, unable to return.
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.
This update was shared by Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang on social media platform X.
Bam Adebayo’s foot injury during the game against Denver has raised concerns, with an MRI planned to determine his recovery timeline.
Author's summary: Bam Adebayo left the game early due to a left foot injury, with an MRI scheduled to assess its severity and the timeline for his NBA return remains uncertain.