Bam Adebayo helped lead the Miami Heat to a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. He grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 6 assists, surpassing his projections in both categories. Adebayo also scored 13 points, contributing to the Heat’s 119-98 victory.
What It Means
Adebayo’s performance marked his second consecutive game with a double-double this season. He is averaging 9.8 rebounds per game, ranking first on his team and ninth at his position. His assist numbers are also impressive, with an average of 4.6 per game, placing him fourth among centers. This season, Adebayo has finished in the top five for assists at his position in 72% of games and led all players in rebounds in over 30% of games.
