The 2023-24 NBA regular season is coming down to its final stretch with only a few weeks left of games to be played before the NBA playoffs are set, with teams currently trying to secure their seeding and spot in the postseason.
At this time of year, the Miami Heat always seem to turn things up and kick it into another gear, as the franchise seems to excel when games have more meaning.
On Sunday, despite not having star forward Jimmy Butler on the basketball floor due to a foot injury, the shorthanded Heat squad went on the road to face the lowly Detroit Pistons at the Little Caesars Arena with hopes of improving their chances to avoid the Play-In Tournament.
Fortunately for Miami, star center Bam Adebayo came through with some late-game heroics, as he hit a deep game-winning three-pointer with time expiring to avoid overtime.
By any means necessary. That's our captain. 🗣 pic.twitter.com/9yo6vuL7aO
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 17, 2024
Here are some fan reactions to Adebayo hitting the game-winning shot against the Pistons in Detroit:
TOP OF THE KEY MERCHANT
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) March 17, 2024
LOGO BAM ???
— J.R (@Emulsiion) March 17, 2024
Depleted squad? No problem, Captain Bamerica!
— CJ ❗️🔥 (@heatlyferCJ) March 17, 2024
Show jimmy how it’s done big dawg
— king_bruh (@king_nick__) March 17, 2024
Adebayo finished with 20 points, 17 rebounds, and three assists as the Heat were able to get the best of the Pistons on their home floor, improving the team’s record to 37-30 on the season.
As a result of the win over the Pistons, the Heat are only a half game back of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference standings.
If the Heat can continue to play at a high level while keeping the Pacers at bay, Miami might be able to jump up to the No. 6 seed in the East.
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