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.

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

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.

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

The Miami Heat will host the Golden State Warriors in an interconference regular-season game on Wednesday. The Heat received a huge update on their star center, Bam Adebayo, after Tuesday's practice.

Butler (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. Butler has missed only two games this season, but the probable tag suggests he might be able to return to action as quickly as Friday.