In this weeks 13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts Steve Purciello dives shares more random NBA thoughts. Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Explosion, Heat Surge, and Western Conference Playoff Chaos and more.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley is the latest to come to Bam Adebayo’s defense amid criticism of the center’s 83-point performance. The Heat were criticized in some circles for going out of the way to get Adebayo more possessions by intentionally fouling or missing a free throw late in Tuesday’s 150-129 win over the Wizards.
The Miami Heat have done it again. Miami has built its identity on toughness, development, and finding overlooked talent later in drafts. Pelle Larsson has quickly become the latest example of that philosophy paying off.
Bam Adebayo is facing a lot of heat for his historic game, as analysts even called his run a “disgusting stat-chasing.” He knows the debate around his historic 83-point game isn’t going away anytime soon.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game against the Washington Wizards from earlier this week was historic, because the Miami Heat star surpassed Kobe Bryant to put in the second-highest scoring figures in a single game in NBA history.
After roundly defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat extended their win streak to seven consecutive wins. Although Bam Adebayo didn't shock the world and make history this time around, Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if Adebayo's legendary night added any extra motivation ahead of the matchup.
The Miami Heat have won seven straight games, their longest streak since November of 2023. Miami, which will host the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, is winning with its depth.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Miami Heat followed up a historic night with a 112-105 win over the healthy Milwaukee Bucks while remaining without Tyler Herro, Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins.
After Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, the team is looking to take that historic outing and lead to wins for the team.
The Miami Heat’s late-season surge is beginning to draw national attention and not just because of the wins piling up. The Miami Heat have won seven straight games, and NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes he's seeing something different from this team beyond a late-season push from a mediocre team.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo addressed those criticizing him for surpassing Kobe Bryant for the second-most points in a single game in NBA history. Adebayo
The Miami Heat rolled to their sixth straight win after blowing past the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Wednesday night. But the final score became an afterthought a Bam Adebayo put up 83 points.
The Miami Heat brought some serious zen vibes to Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School in North Miami Beach today, unveiling their fourth HEAT Mindfulness Sanctuary presented by Florida Blue.