In the moment, it appeared as little more than an innocuous substitution as Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra cycled through his rotation in the hopes of finding something that would work while down double digits to the Orlando Magic.

Adebayo finished one assist shy of recording his ninth career triple-double. He previously struggled to adjust to his new role alongside Kel'el Ware, but he put those concerns to bed Monday as the duo combined to log 86 minutes in the double-overtime win with both players posting massive lines.