DENVER (AP) — Miami's Bam Adebayo checked himself out of Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets late in the first quarter after experiencing pain in his left foot.

He didn't return.

The presence of the Heat's forward/center was missed in the middle as the Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets dominated the boards in a 122-112 win.

Adebayo is slated to undergo tests on his foot Thursday. He was hobbling around after the game.

“We'll figure it out,” Adebayo said.

With Adebayo sidelined, the Nuggets took full advantage.

More specifically, Jokic, who had 33 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds for his fifth triple-double of the season. The Heat were outrebounded by a 61-38 margin, including 21-5 on the offensive glass. The 61 rebounds were Denver's most since May 5, 2021.

“Definitely tough,

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