Watch- Bam Adebayo catches and throws down an insane slam over Grant Williams
The intensity of the Game 3 clash between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics reached new heights when Bam Adebayo threw down a powerful slam over Grant Williams. The Celtics were desperate for their first win in the series but were struggling to find their rhythm. One of the standout moments in the game, prior to Adebayo's dunk, featured Jimmy Butler executing an impressive and-one play over Williams.
It seems that Grant Williams has been the unfortunate target of every Miami Heat highlight thus far, ever since he talked trash to Jimmy Butler in Game 2. In the third quarter of Game 3, Bam Adebayo soared for an alley-oop slam after receiving a beautiful pass from Max Strus. Unfortunately for Williams, he found himself on the receiving end of Adebayo's posterizing dunk, much to the delight of the Miami crowd.
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How has Bam Adebayo impacted the Heat against the Celtics so far
Bam Adebayo has been a great second option for the Miami Heat in the playoffs so far, particularly in their Eastern Conference Finals showdown against the Boston Celtics. Compared to their previous series, Adebayo has made a significant impact on the Heat's performance in numerous ways, contributing to their success against the Celtics.
In their first two games, Adebayo averaged 21 points, 12.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists. Bam came up huge in Game 2 with an impressive double-double outing. The Heat star put up 22 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly notching a triple-double. Thanks to his stellar performances, Jimmy Butler doesn't have to carry the load on his own.
At the time of writing, Game 3 is still in progress, but it appears that Miami is poised to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over Boston. The Celtics have struggled to contain the dominance of Jimmy "Buckets" Butler, who has been taking over games. In their Eastern Conference Finals matchup thus far, Butler has averaged 31 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 4.5 steals, and 1.0 block across two games.
Adebayo and Butler have been a formidable duo, consistently getting the job done for the Miami Heat. It comes as no surprise that they have been dominant in their playoff series, despite being the 8th seed in the East. In fact, they have the potential to become the first 8th-seed team since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the NBA Finals. Moreover, Miami has an opportunity to become the first 8th-seed team to capture a championship, adding another remarkable chapter to their already impressive postseason run.