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Kel'el Ware Extends Breakout for Heat as Spoelstra Signals Bigger Role

Team leaders say his rebounding surge has earned growing minutes.

Overview

  • Ware posted 20 points and 18 rebounds in the win over the Mavericks, his ninth straight game with double-digit boards.
  • Over his last five games he is averaging 16.6 points, 15.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks with improved efficiency from the field, three and the line.
  • Erik Spoelstra praised the second-year center’s force and discipline, saying his rebounding is "earning more playing time" and that he won’t "put a ceiling on him."
  • Bam Adebayo said he is "proud" of Ware’s growth and intensity, and Norman Powell called the young big’s "stock rising."
  • With Tyler Herro back and Miami at 11-6, Ware’s sustained production is shaping rotation decisions after he closed late minutes against Dallas.