Bam Adebayo pulled off his best Stephen Curry impression during the Miami Heat’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Adebayo has begun his ninth year in the NBA, all with the Heat. This season is different, as he will be a key focal point on both sides of the ball—a bigger role than he had in past years.

He had a rusty start in the season-opener, posting 15 points and 12 rebounds on 30.8% shooting against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. However, the star big man made a huge response in the second game. He knocked down four shots from beyond the arc, all in the first quarter. Considering how occasional his 3-point shooting can be on a game-by-game basis, this was certainly a Curry moment for him.

### How Bam Adebayo and the Heat Played Against the Grizzlies

It was a random burst from downtown for Bam Adebayo, leading the Heat to a dominant 146-114 win over the Grizzlies. With this victory, Miami improved to a 1-1 record—their first win of the year.

The Heat torched Memphis’ defense in the first half, scoring 44 points in the opening quarter and 42 in the second period. They held the lead throughout the game and never looked back, ultimately securing the win thanks to the large margin.

Rebounding and perimeter shooting played major roles in the matchup. Miami dominated both categories, securing 57 rebounds and knocking down 19 three-pointers. In comparison, the Grizzlies grabbed 42 rebounds and converted 13 triples.

Eight players scored in double digits for Miami, including Adebayo. He finished with 24 points, five rebounds, four assists, and a steal. He shot 8-of-19 from the field, including 4-of-8 from downtown, and was perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.

Supporting Adebayo were Nikola Jovic with 20 points and six rebounds, Kel’el Ware contributing 19 points and nine rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. posting 17 points and 10 rebounds. Norman Powell added 15 points and six rebounds, while Simone Fontecchio chipped in 14 points and four rebounds.

The Heat will look forward to their next matchup at home, hosting the New York Knicks on October 26 at 6 p.m. ET.
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