"According to NBA.com's lineup tracking data, the two players have logged 75 minutes together since the start of February. Over that span, when Ware and Adebayo have shared the floor together, they have outscored opponents by 109 points in 105 minutes with a league-best plus-47.8 NET Rating."
"Most of all, Adebayo and Ware have played up to expectations both offensively and defensively. Both have spaced the floor well, while Ware's continued to be a viable lob threat, where he's utilized best, plus as a weakside shot blocker and rim protector."
"Last season, their two most frequent lineups ranked in the 42nd and 39th percentile in NET, including the 41st and 18th percentile offensively, according to Cleaning The Glass. There were pockets of success, but the spacing was oftentimes poor, with both players occupying similar spots on the floor."
Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware struggled to develop chemistry during their first one-and-a-half seasons together with the Miami Heat, ranking poorly in NET Rating and offensive efficiency due to spacing issues. Through early February this season, their performance deteriorated further with a minus-6.2 NET Rating and weak defense. Since February 1st, however, they have transformed into the league's most productive duo, outscoring opponents by 109 points across 105 minutes with a plus-47.8 NET Rating. Both players have improved floor spacing, with Ware functioning effectively as a lob threat and weakside shot blocker. Upcoming matchups against stronger competition will test whether their recent success is sustainable.
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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