Bam Adebayo addresses criticism amid Heat's fourth straight loss
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Miami Heat fell 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, marking their fourth consecutive loss since the start of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Despite a triple-double from Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo struggled, finishing with eight points and missing all five three-point attempts. Adebayo pushed back against criticism, claiming he is being scapegoated, while Head Coach Erik Spoelstra noted Adebayo needs to see his shots fall to regain confidence. The Heat's shooting woes included missing 11 free throws, which proved crucial in a tight game.
- •Miami Heat fall to 0-4 with loss to Dallas Mavericks.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo records a triple-double with 29 points.
- •Bam Adebayo scores eight points, struggles with his shooting.
- •Head Coach Erik Spoelstra defends Adebayo, focusing on regaining confidence.
- •Heat miss 11 free throws in a game decided by four points.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Heat Dealt Brutal Bam Adebayo Reality Check
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — “I Know What I’m Capable Of”: Bam Adebayo Says He Is Being Scapegoated for Heat’s Embarrassing Start in Giannis Era
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Bury you’ – Bam Adebayo warns NBA media trying to ‘scapegoat’ him amid Miami Heat’s 0-4 start
"The Miami Heat thought they were putting together a championship contender when they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo over the summer. They’re currently just hoping they can figure out how to win a basketball game. The Heat have fallen to 0-4 with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Giannis wasn’t the problem. […] The post Heat Dealt Brutal Bam Adebayo Reality Check appeared first on HEAVY.
"Bam Adebayo got very defensive when speaking to reporters after the Miami Heat lost their fourth straight game to start the season. Despite landing one of the best players in the NBA during the offseason, the Heat have failed to look like the championship contenders many expected them to be this season.
"The Heat continue to struggle at the start of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Miami suffered its fourth straight loss on Monday night, falling 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks despite a triple-double performance from its newest superstar.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 5:16 AMHeat Dealt Brutal Bam Adebayo Reality Check
The Miami Heat thought they were putting together a championship contender when they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo over the summer. They’re currently just hoping they can figure out how to win a basketball game. The Heat have fallen to 0-4 with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Giannis wasn’t the problem. […] The post Heat Dealt Brutal Bam Adebayo Reality Check appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 4:36 AM“I Know What I’m Capable Of”: Bam Adebayo Says He Is Being Scapegoated for Heat’s Embarrassing Start in Giannis Era
The Heat continue to struggle at the start of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Miami suffered its fourth straight loss on Monday night, falling 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks despite a triple-double performance from its newest superstar.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 4:35 AM‘Bury you’ – Bam Adebayo warns NBA media trying to ‘scapegoat’ him amid Miami Heat’s 0-4 start
Bam Adebayo got very defensive when speaking to reporters after the Miami Heat lost their fourth straight game to start the season. Despite landing one of the best players in the NBA during the offseason, the Heat have failed to look like the championship contenders many expected them to be this season.
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