Heat Fall in OT After Ball Grab Injures Adebayo, Spoelstra Fumes
TL;DR
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra blasted LaMelo Ball for a dangerous grab that sidelined Bam Adebayo as Charlotte edged the Heat 127-126 in overtime in a play-in game. Ball finished with 30 points and 10 assists; Adebayo left with a lower-back injury and did not return. Officials said the review window had closed after a change of possession, though Ball apologized and could face league discipline.
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