Chris Finch expresses confidence in Giannis and Adebayo's partnership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch supports the Miami Heat's pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Critics have questioned their fit, but Finch believes they will find a way to coexist over time. Antetokounmpo had a strong debut, scoring 35 points, though Miami struggled offensively against the Timberwolves. The Heat's spacing and three-point shooting, making only eight of 33 attempts, must improve to maximize the duo's effectiveness. Miami will face the Detroit Pistons next.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut.
- •Critics are concerned about the fit with Bam Adebayo.
- •Miami's three-point shooting was only 24 percent against Minnesota.
- •Chris Finch believes the duo will improve their chemistry.
- •The Heat play the Detroit Pistons next.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Finch isn’t worried about Heat’s Giannis, Bam Adebayo playing together
"The Miami Heat’s trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was met with healthy criticism from fans. While Antetokounmpo is still a top-five player in the league at worst, the fit between him and the rest of the team was questionable. In particular, fans and critics wondered if Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo’s playstyles would mesh well. The Heat’s first game […] The post Chris Finch isn’t worried about Heat’s Giannis, Bam Adebayo playing together appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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