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Hornets Announcer Takes Shot at Bam Adebayo’s Historic 83-Point Night Using Heat Star’s Injury

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point eruption against the Washington Wizards-the second-highest single-game total ever in NBA history-is still fresh in the minds of NBA fans, but not in the way the Miami Heat faithful hoped.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / March 17

LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets handle the Bam Adebayo-less Heat

The Miami Heat were back in Charlotte on Tuesday night, coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic that snapped their 7 game winning streak. The Heat were without their captain, Bam Adebayo, for this one as he treats a calf injury that has lingered for a bit.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Bam Adebayo News / thePeachBasket / March 17

Bam Adebayo doubtful for tonight, Ware has a mission

Bam Adebayo is doubtful for tonight so Kel’el Ware has a mission. He needs to “play a significant part” in the outcome of tonight’s game. Bam Adebayo has long been known as “the quarterback of the Heat defense.” He needs an assistant, a sidekick, a “Commander Ryker” to Adebayo’s “Picard.” Adebayo is doubtful for tonight with calf soreness.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Pat Riley News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

'He could soak everybody': Pat Riley Shares Story of Transforming Shaquille O’Neal After Arrival in Miami

When legends talk, the stories hit differently. Especially when it involves a personality like Pat Riley and a force of nature like Shaquille O’Neal. This was not just about basketball—it was about control, discipline, and redefining greatness at the highest level.

Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Consistency Is Becoming the Miami Heat’s Biggest Weapon

The word “culture” has become impossible to regulate in the NBA’s vernacular. Teams claim it freely, build marketing campaigns around it, and lean on it when results fall short of expectations.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Should Heat star Bam Adebayo have subbed himself out to respect Kobe Bryant?

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game has been the most divisive event of the 2025-26 season. On the one hand, a good portion of the NBA fanbase lauded Adebayo for

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / March 17

'83 Is Better Than 53': Bam Adebayo Playfully Roasts A’ja Wilson’s Career-High

A’ja Wilson was in attendance to watch her boyfriend, Bam Adebayo, put up 83 points for the Miami Heat last week. It was the first game of his she had ever attended, and she got to witness him become the second-highest single-game scorer in NBA history.