"After finding some success - particularly defensively - last season, it's been a struggle for the Miami Heat with Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware together. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been open, on multiple occasions, about wanting to see more from them together. Heading into the New Year, the big man duo sported a minus-11.3 NET Rating in 202 minutes, compared to a 6.42 NET when at least one - or both - were off."
"The Adebayo-Ware pairing outscored Detroit by six in 17 minutes, registering a plus-18.6 NET. That plus-six was the result when they were surrounded by Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins, their second-highest single-game plus-minus - and oftentimes flawed stat - in a single game this season. Adebayo and Ware combined for 27 rebounds in the winning effort. When they shared the floor, they sported an 85.7 defensive rebound percentage."
Miami's frontcourt pairing of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware struggled when sharing minutes, posting a minus-11.3 NET Rating across 202 minutes versus a 6.42 NET when at least one was off. The duo allowed 124.2 points per 100 possessions with a 66.4 defensive rebound percentage, both below starting frontcourt marks. In a recent six-point win over the Detroit Pistons the pairing outscored Detroit by six in 17 minutes and registered a plus-18.6 NET. Adebayo and Ware combined for 27 rebounds and an 85.7 defensive rebound percentage. Coach Erik Spoelstra credited their physicality on the glass and noted offensive possessions were limited by the Pistons' defense.
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