Heat's Bam Adebayo explains the key to his resurgence during
Heat’s Bam Adebayo explains the key to his resurgence during 3-game win streak. MIAMI – After enduring a brutal 10-game losing streak, the Miami Heat have bounced back in a big way, securing their third consecutive victory Friday night with a win over the Atlanta Hawks. The turnaround has been significant, and Bam Adebayo shared insight into what has helped the team regain its rhythm.
Tyler Herro led the way with an impressive 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting, while Adebayo contributed 12 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. When asked about the key to Miami’s recent success, Adebayo kept it simple, emphasizing the team’s perseverance.
“Failure,” Adebayo said with a laugh. “But we didn’t let go of the rope. We’ve been saying that throughout the 10-game skid. You never know what can happen. We stayed the course, and now we’re on a streak.”
Heat Showing Significant Offensive Improvement
Following a statement win against Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors, Miami put on another strong offensive display. Against Golden State, the Heat shot an astonishing 68% from beyond the arc, and despite a slow start from deep against Atlanta, they finished the game shooting 53.7% from the field and 54.5% from three-point range.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra has maintained that even during their losing streak, the team’s offensive approach was improving. After the win over the Hawks, he highlighted the strides Miami has made.
“The process started gaining traction three or four weeks ago,” Spoelstra explained. “Yes, we had to overcome some struggles in the fourth quarter, but looking at the first three quarters, that’s the vision of where we want our offense to be. It’s not always going to be perfect, especially with injuries and lineup adjustments, but we’re seeing tremendous progress.” Heat’s Bam Adebayo explains the key to his resurgence during.
Spoelstra acknowledged that improvement takes time, but he believes the team’s persistence is paying off.
“It’s not just about the wins from the last three games,” he continued. “Even before that, we were seeing better execution. The Houston game was painful, but the process was improving. If we stay consistent, eventually, the momentum shifts in our favor.”
Tyler Herro on Miami’s Slow Start Against Atlanta
Despite the recent success, the Heat had a rough start against the Hawks, falling into a 12-2 hole that forced Spoelstra to call an early timeout. Atlanta controlled the tempo early, but Miami adjusted in the second quarter and found its rhythm.
Herro noted that their sluggish start wasn’t acceptable, but once the team locked in defensively, their offense naturally followed.
“It was just about settling into the game,” Herro told ClutchPoints. “The key was getting stops on defense and turning them into easy transition points. That’s something we have to emphasize—starting games with more urgency. A 12-2 start like that isn’t acceptable. We can’t put ourselves in that hole.” Heat’s Bam Adebayo explains the key to his resurgence during.
Looking Ahead
With their record now at 32-41, the Heat sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Their focus now shifts to a three-game road trip, beginning with a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
