The Miami Heat are taking a careful approach with Bam Adebayo’s current injury situation, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra, who spoke before Friday’s game against Atlanta.
Adebayo sat out that contest because of soreness in his lower back, and the team appears focused on preventing the issue from becoming more serious.
Speaking after the morning shootaround, Spoelstra explained that addressing the problem early should help avoid long-term complications, noting that formar All-Star center is dealing with noticeable discomfort, as reported by Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Miami entered Friday’s matchup having dropped eight of its previous nine games, making the situation feel particularly urgent.
Still, the Heat responded with an emphatic win over the struggling Hawks, showing resilience even without one of their most important players on the floor.
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