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Bam Adebayo addresses critics of his 83-point game

Bam Adebayo addresses critics of his 83-point game

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

Zach Lowe News / Miami Heat on SI / March 13

Zach Lowe Explains Why the Miami Heat’s Hot Streak Feels Different

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.

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The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Rumors / March 13

Giannis Praises “Heat Culture” After Thursday’s Game

The Heat were among the teams that contacted the Bucks about a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade before February’s deadline, and his comments after they played Thursday night indicate that Miami has at least piqued Antetokounmpo’s interest, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 13
Why criticism of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance is unwarranted

Why criticism of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance is unwarranted

It's a strange development that, facing a tanking team like the Wizards, Adebayo is the one getting flak for actually trying.

'I apologize to absolutely no one': Heat HC Erik Spoelstra blasts critics of Bam Adebayo's historic performance
Heat legend Dwyane Wade admits one surprise during Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point outburst
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NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

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The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz
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Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / March 13
You Won’t Believe Who Led the Heat to Their Seventh Straight Win

You Won’t Believe Who Led the Heat to Their Seventh Straight Win

The Miami Heat continued their late-season surge Thursday night, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 to secure their seventh consecutive victory. The Miami Heat showcased its toughness and resilience and were clutch in the 4th quarter.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 13
Bam Adebayo: “I Don’t Care” About Critics Of 83-Point Game

Bam Adebayo: “I Don’t Care” About Critics Of 83-Point Game

After posting the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history on Tuesday, Bam Adebayo felt like he received more criticism than praise about the circumstances surrounding his 83-point night.

NBA News / HITC / March 13
Patrick Beverley silences Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game critics with a Victor Wembanyama question

Patrick Beverley silences Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game critics with a Victor Wembanyama question

Patrick Beverley has stepped in to defend Bam Adebayo after the Miami Heat star’s historic 83-point performance drew criticism from some corners of the NBA world.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13
Erik Spoelstra unapologetic on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point epic

Erik Spoelstra unapologetic on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point epic

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra stood firm in the face of widespread criticism following Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance. “I apologize to absolutely no one,” he said on Thursday, via ESPN.

Bam Adebayo News / Total Pro Sports / March 13
Bam Adebayo Fires Back at Critics Questioning His Controversial 83-Point Night

Bam Adebayo Fires Back at Critics Questioning His Controversial 83-Point Night

Bam Adebayo knows his historic 83-point performance will be debated for years. What he doesn’t understand is why some critics believe he should have stopped chasing the record.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 13
Heat race past Bucks for 7th consecutive victory

Heat race past Bucks for 7th consecutive victory

Pelle Larsson scored a career-high 28 points and added six rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat won their season-high seventh straight game, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 on Thursday night.

Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / March 12
Dwyane Wade admits one surprise during Bam Adebayo's outburst

Heat legend Dwyane Wade admits one surprise during Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point outburst

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.

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Miami Heat News / FortyEightMinutes / March 11
Miami Heat Unveil Heat Mindfulness Sanctuary at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School in North Miami Beach

Miami Heat Unveil Heat Mindfulness Sanctuary at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School in North Miami Beach

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.

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