Bam Adebayo & Goran Dragic Receive Unfortunate Injury Updates

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The Miami Heat will be shorthanded going into Game 2.

Last night was Game 1 of the NBA Finals and just like many expected, the Los Angeles Lakers came through with the victory. It was a fairly easy win for the Lakers although their start left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately for the Miami Heat, many of their stars suffered injuries, including Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo who were forced to leave the game. Immediately after Game 1, Dragic was diagnosed with a torn plantar fascia which could mean the end of his series.

Now, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Adebayo is suffering from a neck strain and like Dragic, is doubtful to play Game 2. Adebayo is the Heat's leading big man and without him on the court, the Heat are certainly going to find it difficult to win.

As for the team's starting point guard, the Heat will have to move forward with Kendrick Nunn as Dragic's replacement. Meanwhile, Kelly Olynyk and perhaps even Meyers Leonard could get some playing time in Adebayo's place. Either way, this is not an ideal situation for the Heat who need all of their best players healthy in order to have the slightest chance at defeating the Lakers.

Game 2 of the NBA Finals will go down on Friday.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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