Heat star Adebayo returns for Game 4

After missing Games 2 and 3 of the NBA Finals due to a left shoulder strain, Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo returned to the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

He finished with 15 points and seven rebounds in 33 minutes, though the Heat lost 102-96 and now trail the Lakers 3-1 in The Finals.

Adebayo exited Game 1 after appearing to injure his shoulder while contesting a rebound in the third quarter.

The third-year big averaged 15.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game in the regular season, earning the first All-Star selection of his career as well as a spot on the All-Defensive second team.