"It's way too early to label a game as a must-win for the Miami Heat, but there's no question that all eyes will be on Bam Adebayo heading into their second game of the season against the Memphis Grizzlies. And this is not necessarily about the fact that the Heat have now gone winless through their first six preseason games, and then in the season opener."
"That's because through the preseason and the season opener, Bam hasn't exactly played up to that level. And even stretching toward the first half of last season, there has to be at least a little concern. The Heat needs Bam, and he hasn't responded In the preseason, Bam averaged 11 points on 37 percent shooting from the field. In the season opener, Bam continued to struggle on the offensive end of the floor and shot just 4-13 from the floor."
"Specifically in the second half, Bam scored just four points and was 2-8. He finished with 15 points, but it was clear he didn't step up enough for the Heat to close out the game. It only looks that much worse when you consider Miami blew an eight-point lead with six minutes to go in the fourth quarter. And here's the bottom line: the Heat needs Bam, badly."
Bam Adebayo has struggled offensively through preseason and the season opener, shooting poorly and failing to close games. The Heat require greater production from Bam with Tyler Herro sidelined. Preseason averages were 11 points on 37 percent shooting; season opener 4-13 overall and 2-8 in the second half, totaling 15 points. Miami lost a game after blowing an eight-point lead with six minutes remaining. Concerns extend toward the first half of last season. The team's competitiveness is at risk without improved play from Bam early in the season.
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