Bam Adebayo Exits Play-In Game Early With Ankle and Back Injuries

Heat center Bam Adebayo was ruled out of Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets after suffering an ankle injury during a second-quarter collision with LaMelo Ball. While initial reports also noted a lower back injury from the tie-up, the primary concern remains the ankle issue that forced his early exit. Coach Erik Spoelstra labeled the play "dangerous" and expressed frustration over the lack of a flagrant foul review as the Heat lost their big man in the OT defeat.