Heat's Bam Adebayo out for NBA Finals Game 2 vs. Lakers with Shoulder Injury

The Miami Heat have listed Bam Adebayo as out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals with a shoulder injury as they attempt to even the series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. 

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news. 

Adebayo suffered the injury during the third quarter of Miami's 116-98 loss in Game 1 on Wednesday. He collided with Lakers center Dwight Howard while driving to the basket.

After staying in the game for a few more minutes, Adebayo was going for an offensive rebound when he grabbed his shoulder. The 23-year-old was taken to the locker room for evaluation and didn't return.

The Heat announced Thursday that Adebayo was listed as doubtful for Game 2 after an MRI revealed he suffered a strained neck.

Game 1 was a rough night for the Heat in many respects. They also lost Goran Dragic to a foot injury later revealed to be a torn plantar fascia, which has left his status for Friday's game uncertain.

Adebayo has been one of the breakout stars of the postseason. He averaged 18.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game through the first three rounds. The Lakers held him to eight points on 2-of-8 shooting with four rebounds and zero assists over 21 minutes in Game 1.

Kelly Olynyk will likely serve as Miami's starting center with Adebayo unavailable for Friday's game.