Adebayo left the court after just 11 minutes, finishing 3-for-3 from the field for six points and adding three rebounds before a hard fall ended his night.
He was frank about the troubling play that contributed to his injury, noting the impact of LaMelo Ball and the officiating. Adebayo suggested a potential rule-change for reviews, saying it’s odd that three- or four-play sequences can be reviewed while a hostile act cannot. Ball was later fined $35,000 for a flagrant foul 2 deemed unnecessary and reckless.
The incident came during a heartbreaker for the Heat, who lost in overtime, 127-126, to end their playoff hopes as the 10th seed. The result left Miami to regroup after a season defined by late injuries and resilient late-game efforts.
Over the 2025-2026 season, Adebayo appeared in 73 games and averaged 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals, underscoring his role as Miami’s focal two-way talent.
With the season in the books, Adebayo heads into the offseason focused on health and continued development as the Heat evaluate their roster and approach heading into next year.
