- Bam Adebayo reveals he didn’t recruit Donovan Mitchell to Miami Heat
- Former NBA executive says Bam Adebayo’s defense has not been as ‘fearsome’ this season as it was in previous 2 campaigns
- Report: Omer Yurtseven cleared for high-impact work with hope to return after All-Star break
- Brian Windhorst thinks the Miami Heat need to make a trade because they have ‘one of the worst benches in the league’
- Report: Teams continue to call Miami Heat to gauge Kyle Lowry’s trade status
- Jimmy Butler makes heartfelt post for kid who traveled far to see him play: ‘Incredible kid that has an amazing life ahead of him’
- Kyle Lowry speaks out on trade rumors involving him and complaints from Miami Heat fans about his scoring
- Report: Heat began talking to Timberwolves about possible Kyle Lowry-D’Angelo Russell trade in December
- Shaquille O’Neal leaves Bam Adebayo off of his All-Star reserve ballot
- NBA executives believe the Miami Heat may not be willing to part with Caleb Martin for Cam Reddish
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler React to Shocking Game 4 Loss to Bucks
- Updated: September 6, 2020
On Sunday, many expected the Miami Heat to sweep the Milwaukee Bucks, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo dealing with a right ankle injury.
However, the Bucks gutted out a narrow overtime victory and extended the series for at least one more game.
Afterward, Heat All-Stars Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler reflected on what went wrong in Game 4.
Bam: “We didn’t play as hard as we should’ve. We didn’t play at maximum effort the whole game.”@5ReasonsSports
— alex (@tropicalblanket) September 6, 2020
Jimmy Butler: “We did what I always say we can’t do, get comfortable.”@5ReasonsSports
— alex (@tropicalblanket) September 6, 2020
A close-out game is always the hardest game to win in a playoff series. Perhaps it’s a lesson that the Heat still have to learn, especially since they depend on so many young complementary players.
Miami did get off to a great start, as it led 27-15 late in the first quarter.
When Antetokounmpo reaggravated his ankle in the second period and was forced to miss the rest of the game, it looked like the Bucks were headed for the gallows.
Instead, they fought back and forced overtime, where they prevailed, 118-115.
Khris Middleton was instrumental in the improbable win by putting up 36 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
For the Heat, Adebayo did his part with 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
After looking so strong down the stretch of the first three games, Butler was quiet in Game 4 with just 17 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the field.
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