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Bam Adebayo Climbs to No. 3 on Heat Scoring List in One-Point Loss to Magic

Erik Spoelstra praised Adebayo’s evolution from defensive anchor to reliable scorer, calling the new mark a testament to his consistency.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Dec 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts after a call against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Adebayo scored 27 in Orlando to reach 9,259 career points, passing Glen Rice for third on the Miami Heat’s all-time list.
  • He now trails Alonzo Mourning by 200 points, with Dwyane Wade holding the franchise record at 21,556.
  • The Heat lost 106-105 on a final sequence marked by miscommunication involving Adebayo and Norman Powell.
  • Adebayo described the milestone as bittersweet and said he wants to keep climbing, noting he wished it came in a win.
  • Miami was without Tyler Herro due to toe irritation as he awaited an MRI, and the Heat next host Sacramento on Saturday.