LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, who suffered a neck strain in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, told Yahoo Sports on Friday night that he plans to return for Game 3.
“Yes, I believe I’ll be in the lineup,” Adebayo told Yahoo Sports after missing the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-114 victory that gave them a 2-0 series lead. “I’m feeling better. I believe I’ll play.”
Adebayo exited the first game of the series with eight points and four rebounds in 21 minutes.
The 23-year-old first-time All-Star watched intently from the bench in Game 2 and believes his team isn’t done.