Giannis Antetokounmpo credits Bam Adebayo for Miami Heat’s turnaround

Giannis Antetokounmpo credited frontcourt partner Bam Adebayo's defensive leadership for helping turn around the Miami Heat's season following a 145-125 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo highlighted Adebayo's willingness to accept challenging assignments, including matchups against Jalen Johnson and Pascal Siakam, as the catalyst for consecutive wins after Miami started the year with four straight losses.

Adebayo scored 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting while adding nine rebounds and three steals against Indiana. Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists, alongside 25 points from Klay Thompson, as head coach Erik Spoelstra continues adjusting offensive spacing and substitution rotations.