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Bam Adebayo is proving Knicks are also getting screwed by referees

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks tries to avoid Max Strus #31,Bam Adebayo #13 and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat in the final minutes of game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks tries to avoid Max Strus #31,Bam Adebayo #13 and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat in the final minutes of game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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After the New York Knicks pulled out a Game 2 win, Miami fans were rightfully upset about a shot clock violation call toward the end of the fourth quarter when the ball actually grazed the rim. That led some fans to create a conspiracy theory involving Josh Hart and Scott Foster, which was hilarious.

Officiating has been shaky all season. In an anonymous players poll released by The Athletic (subscription required) a few weeks ago, 25.8% of responses said that the league’s biggest issue is officiating. With that being said, Miami hasn’t been the only team that’s fallen victim to poor officiating. In fact, the Heat have benefitted from a few calls (or missed calls) themselves, including Bam Adebayo’s suspect screens.

Adebayo is the king of moving screens and his efforts were put on full display in Game 1. His physicality is what helps him stand out as one of the best defenders in the league, but he’s used the “screens” that he sets to his advantage.

Hey, at least Adebayo’s consistent. In case it isn’t obvious, each one of the screens above are blatantly illegal, but the officials chose to ignore them. It’s hard to work around a screen when you’re getting pushed in the process.

Knicks-Heat playoff series highlights Bam Adebayo’s questionable screens

Bucks fans took notice of Bam Adebayo’s repeated moving screens in round one and were outraged, but Milwaukee had issues that went deeper than Adebayo.

The Knicks didn’t play poorly in Games 1 and 2 because of his moving screens, but it’s still bizarre to think about how Adebayo gets by with it every single game. The story was the same in Game 2 on Tuesday and will likely continue to continue to happen as long as the Heat stay alive, which, of course, hopefully won’t be for too much longer.

So, this serves as a reminder to Heat fans that yes, Miami was whistled for a shot clock violation when it shouldn’t have been, but don’t forget that the Heat have caught a few breaks of their own as well.

The Bam Adebayo Moving Screen Show will be back in action on Saturday night in Miami. You’re not going to want to miss this!

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