)
Femi Adebayo leads Miami Heat to victory against Memphis Grizzlies.
The Miami Heat recorded a 138-119 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA fixture played in the early hours of Thursday, March 16, 2023.
The Heat and the Grizzlies went toe to toe in the first quarter separated by two points.
The Heat created separation in the second quarter with multiple runs to put up 34 points.
Led by Jimmy Butler, the Heat went to the halftime break with a 12-point cushion against the Grizzlies.
It was a continuation of a free-flow offense in the third quarter as the Heat put up 42 points.
The Heat had a 28-point lead and in the fourth quarter coasted to a blowout victory against the Grizzlies.
)
Femi Adebayo inspires Heat to victory
American professional basketball of Nigerian descent Femi "Bam" Adebayo played an integral role for the Heat in the victory against Grizzlies.
Adebayo put up 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and contributed three assists and three blocks in 34 minutes of action.
The 25-year-old forward made 10 of his 15 shots and was six of eight from the free throw line.
Nigerian-American professional basketball player, Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent was also a key contributor to the Heat's victory.
Retaining his spot in the starting lineup, Vincent recorded 10 points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in 22 minutes of action.
Vincent made four of his five shots including made two from three-point range.
The Heat now make it two victories in a row and return to action away against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Related content
)
08:40 - 14.03.2023
NBA Vincent and Adebayo spark Miami Heat to victory against Utah Jazz
The Nigerian connection was strong as Vincent and Adebayo guided Miami Heat to victory against Utah Jazz.
)
08:30 - 11.03.2023
NBA Adebayo, Vincent help Miami Heat get revenge against Cleveland Cavaliers
Adebayo comes up big for Miami Heat in a revenge win against Cleveland Cavaliers
)
10:21 - 07.03.2023
NBA Oladipo and Adebayo come up big as Miami Heat outlast Atlanta Hawks
The Nigerian connection of Oladipo and Adebayo shine for the Miami Heat in the victory against Atlanta Hawks.
)
08:20 - 28.02.2023
NBA Vincent, Adebayo, Oladipo inspire Miami Heat to victory against Philadelphia 76ers
The Nigerian connection came through as the Miami Heat recorded an important victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)