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Bam Adebayo explodes for Miami Heat record against Wizards

The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo tore up the franchise record books with a ridiculous first quarter -- and half -- accomplishing something that none of the prior Miami Heat greats, from LeBron James to Dwyane Wade to Jimmy Butler to Shaquille O'Neal, ever did.

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Bam Adebayo tops historic 81-point performance by Kobe Bryant, behind only Wilt Chamberlain

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has scored the second-most points in NBA history, reaching 82 on a late free throw in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Unexpected NBA player goes off for 31 points in a quarter

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had a first quarter for the ages on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. The 3-time All-Star known for his defensive prowess showed off on the other side of the floor in front of a home crowd at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra makes case for Bam Adebayo winning DPOY over Victor Wembanyama

MIAMI – With Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo amidst a dominant stretch in an effort to lead his team out of the play-in tournament, his name has always been mentioned as one of the NBA’s premier defenders.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Erik Spoelstra News / Miami Heat on SI / March 10

Erik Spoelstra calls this Heat player the most important during winning streak

The Washington Wizards are in Miami for the night, as the Heat try to push this current winning streak to six games. They took down a more talented Houston Rockets team, two clean wins over the Brooklyn Nets, and big Eastern Conference wins against the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10

The secret behind Heat’s Bam Adebayo going full beast mode during dominant stretch

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat’s statement win over the Detroit Pistons, the team is now on a five-game winning streak that has been led by captain Bam Adebayo.

Miami Heat News / Stadium Rant / March 10

The Miami Heat Have A Tyler Herro-Norman Powell Decision To Make

The Miami Heat are currently one of the hottest teams in the association. Winners of five straight, the Heat have put themselves in a good position to be in play for the fifth seed and finally escape the play-in tournament.

Terry Rozier News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Terry Rozier Investigation Exposes Mismanagement in the NBA

The saga of NBA point guard Terry Rozier has finally concluded, for everyone but him at least. What should have been a routine trade between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat quickly turned into a months-long ordeal.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 10

How the Miami Heat Can Make a Push to a Top 5 Seed

The Miami Heat were projected to finish under 40 wins this season by most and it was warranted to say that they could take a step back. But as I highlighted before the season, Miami still had Erik Spoelstra, the Jimmy Butler drama was gone, and several young players were ready for larger roles.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 10

Miami Heat blamed for Jimmy Butler's demise in ploy to steal Coco Gauff

The Miami Heat have their share of high-profile fans, but they need to be wary since one of the most recognizable is being pried away. Former franchise

Bill Simmons News / Miami Heat on SI / March 10

Bill Simmons is Scared to Death of the Miami Heat

It's March. So it's time for Bill Simmons to freak out about the Miami Heat putting him through the ringer. The sports media mogul, who started as the Boston "Sports Guy," has been petrified of the Heat for years and years, and sometimes his paranoia has proven prescient.

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Pelle Larsson News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Heat’s Pelle Larsson Reaches Starter Criteria

Heat wing Pelle Larsson made his 41st start of the season on Sunday, which means he has met the starter criteria ahead of potential restricted free agency, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

How Erik Spoelstra’s Heat is ‘seizing the moment’ after statement win over Pistons

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat starting a crucial week in an effort to solidify their place in the Eastern Conference, the momentum is at its peak as the team extended its winning streak to five games in the 121-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Heat To Receive Second-Rounder From Hornets To Resolve Rozier Dispute

The Heat will receive a 2026 second-round pick from the Hornets as additional compensation for the Terry Rozier trade made in January 2024, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8

Heat keep rolling, hand East-leading Pistons fourth straight loss

Tyler Herro scored 25 points as the host Miami Heat won their fifth straight game, defeating the Detroit Pistons 121-110 on Sunday afternoon. Miami, on its hottest streak since winning six in a row in November, also got 24 points and nine rebounds from Bam Adebayo.

Patty Mills News / Hoops Wire / March 8

NBA veteran Patty Mills signs with Spanish club

Patty Mills is taking his game overseas. The NBA free agent has signed a rest-of-season contract with La Laguna Tenerife, the Spanish club announced. The team, also known as CB Canarias, competes in Spain’s top league and the FIBA Basketball Champions League.

Miami Heat News / thePeachBasket / March 6

Heat and Hornets game is huge

The Heat and Hornets game is huge. The Hornets are 1.5 games behind the Heat for the eighth seed in the East. They beat the Celtics on Wednesday at Boston Garden, so they are super hot.