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Miami Heat Stumbles to 0-5 Preseason Despite Adebayo's Return

10/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Miami Heat dropped to 0-5 in the preseason after losing 119-118 in overtime to the Atlanta Hawks on October 13, 2025.
Bam Adebayo left the game early in the third quarter due to a right knee contusion but returned to the bench to support his teammates.
Coach Erik Spoelstra reported that Adebayo felt fine after the injury.
The Heat struggled offensively, making only 5 of 34 three-point attempts.
With injuries to Tyler Herro and Nikola Jovic, lineup decisions remain uncertain before the regular season opener on October 22 against the Orlando Magic.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 NBA lockout shortened the season, disrupting team dynamics and performance. The Miami Heat struggled, finishing the preseason with a 1-5 record. Today, a similar challenge arises as the team starts 0-5, hindered by injuries to key players Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. Such early setbacks can foreshadow a difficult regular season, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat dropped to 0-5 in the preseason after losing 119-118 in overtime to the Atlanta Hawks on October 13, 2025.
Bam Adebayo left the game early in the third quarter due to a right knee contusion but returned to the bench to support his teammates.
Coach Erik Spoelstra reported that Adebayo felt fine after the injury.
The Heat struggled offensively, making only 5 of 34 three-point attempts.
With injuries to Tyler Herro and Nikola Jovic, lineup decisions remain uncertain before the regular season opener on October 22 against the Orlando Magic.

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