Femi Adebayo explodes as Miami Heat beat Memphis Grizzlies

Femi Adebayo leads Miami Heat to victory against Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA Femi Adebayo explodes as Miami Heat beat Memphis Grizzlies

Tosin Abayomi 08:00 - 16.03.2023

Femi Adebayo leads Miami Heat to victory against Memphis Grizzlies.

The Miami Heat recorded a 138-119 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA fixture played in the early hours of Thursday, March 16, 2023.

The Heat and the Grizzlies went toe to toe in the first quarter separated by two points.

The Heat created separation in the second quarter with multiple runs to put up 34 points.

Led by Jimmy Butler, the Heat went to the halftime break with a 12-point cushion against the Grizzlies.

It was a continuation of a free-flow offense in the third quarter as the Heat put up 42 points.

The Heat had a 28-point lead and in the fourth quarter coasted to a blowout victory against the Grizzlies.

Femi "Bam" Adebayo played an integral role for the Heat in the victory against Grizzlies.
Femi "Bam" Adebayo played an integral role for the Heat in the victory against Grizzlies.

Femi Adebayo inspires Heat to victory

American professional basketball of Nigerian descent Femi "Bam" Adebayo played an integral role for the Heat in the victory against Grizzlies.

Adebayo put up 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and contributed three assists and three blocks in 34 minutes of action.

The 25-year-old forward made 10 of his 15 shots and was six of eight from the free throw line. 

Nigerian-American professional basketball player, Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent was also a key contributor to the Heat's victory.

Retaining his spot in the starting lineup, Vincent recorded 10 points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in 22 minutes of action.

Vincent made four of his five shots including made two from three-point range.

The Heat now make it two victories in a row and return to action away against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

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