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Heat’s Bam Adebayo exits Play‑In with lower‑back injury after LaMelo tie‑up

sportsApr 14, 20266114

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo left Tuesday’s NBA Play-In game in Charlotte after landing awkwardly in the second quarter following a tie-up with Hornets guard LaMelo Ball on a loose ball. Adebayo limped to the locker room and the Heat announced he was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a lower back injury. Replays show Ball grabbed Adebayo's ankle during the fall but officials did not call a foul on the play. With Adebayo sidelined, Miami turned to reserve center Kel'el Ware to cover frontcourt minutes for the rest of the matchup.

Key Highlights

Bam Adebayo exited the second quarter after landing awkwardly on a loose ball.
Adebayo was ruled out for the remainder of the Play-In game with a lower back injury.
Replays show LaMelo Ball grabbed Adebayo's ankle during the fall; no foul was called.
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