As Miami Heat teammates were staring down opponents during his two-week absence, Bam Adebayo found himself with what he considered a far more challenging adversary.

Adebayo was a difference-maker in his much-awaited return to action, as he scored 20 points and pulled down seven boards, as the Heat improved to 9-6 in the season. Newcomer Norman Powell continued to wax hot for Miami, as he scored 26 points and grabbed six boards.

Golden State visited the Heat on Wednesday, and with Curry, Green and Butler sidelined, they fell 110-96. To add fuel to the fire for Heat fans who've yet to forgive Butler for his, well, Butlerness, Adebayo wore a hat that read "Joy Dealer" postgame, with many viewing it as shade to his former teammate.

Jimmy Butler’s Miami return stays tense as he ignores Heat players again, while Bam Adebayo react after the win.

Heat star Bam Adebayo will return to action on Wednesday vs. Golden State, the team announced, per Ira Winderman of

As Bam Adebayo returned to the lineup Wednesday night, Noah Rubin details the fantasy impacts of his return and looking ahead to his role when Tyler Herro returns from his injury.

Heat captain Bam Adebayo gives insight into his toe injury as he returns to practice after missing the last five games.

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reveals what makes star Bam Adebayo "second to none," as the star is returning from a toe injury.