"Bam's struggles in the fourth quarter And sure, Bam struggle for much of the second half offensively, but I don't think many fans understand the responsibility he held on the other end of the floor. Considering how overmatched the Heat were (from size perspective) in the frontcourt, Bam had his hands full all night long. Even more so consiering Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra decided against playing Kel'el Ware while the game was being decided."
"It's difficult to blame the loss on Bam, especially considering how big he was for the team defensively, especially in the third quarter. Nevertheless, that's not something that's going to be remembered. Instead, what fans will point out is the fact that Bam was 0-5 and held scoreless in the final frame. The Heat don't have a closer In Bam's defense, it's not necessarily his job to be the Heat's closer. But, especially without Tyler Herro, that's part of his job description now."
Fans criticized Bam Adebayo after a one-game sample following a four-point loss in which he scored 15 points, four in the second half, and went 0-5 in the fourth quarter. The Heat blew an eight-point lead late. Bam faced significant defensive burdens against a larger frontcourt, often being first on the boards while covering ground across the floor. Coach Erik Spoelstra did not play Kel'el Ware during the decisive moments, increasing Bam's load. Bam provided defensive impact, notably in the third quarter, but his scoreless fourth quarter will draw fan attention. The team views the result as a learning opportunity.
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