Overview
- An MRI confirmed a left big toe sprain for Adebayo, who is listed day-to-day and will miss Friday’s NBA Cup game vs. Charlotte.
- Adebayo left late in the first quarter in Denver with left foot pain and did not return after eight minutes.
- The Nuggets beat the Heat 122-112 behind Jokic’s 33-point, 16-assist, 15-rebound triple-double.
- Denver overwhelmed Miami on the boards 61-38, including 21 offensive rebounds that fueled second-chance points.
- With Adebayo out, Miami will lean on Kel'el Ware and scarce frontcourt depth, with Vlad Goldin in the G League and tax limits constraining immediate additions; Tyler Herro remains out following offseason foot surgery.