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Shaquille O’Neal admits he’s ‘jealous’ of Bam Adebayo’s record-breaking 83-point night

Shaquille O’Neal admits he’s ‘jealous’ of Bam Adebayo’s record-breaking 83-point night

Shaquille O’Neal admitted he felt a mix of admiration and jealousy after Bam Adebayo delivered a historic 83-point performance that shook the NBA record books.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker Quizzes
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?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz
The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz
The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
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.

Miami Heat News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12
Doris Burke makes an ‘uncomfortable’ admission about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

Doris Burke makes an ‘uncomfortable’ admission about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

Doris Burke has chimed in on Bam Adebayo’s suddenly polarizing 83-point masterpiece. What was supposed to be universally celebrated has instead ignited heated conversations about its merits.

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After historic 83-point game, what should NBA bettors expect for Bam Adebayo's encore vs. Bucks?  ·  CBSSports.com
Bam Adebayo's 83-point game may have laid the blueprint for someone to challenge Wilt Chamberlain's 100  ·  CBSSports.com
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / March 12
Heat Legend admits one surprise during Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point outburst

Heat Legend 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.

JJ Redick reacts to Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion
The 'Active NBA 10K-point scorers' quiz
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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

Bam Adebayo gets strong message from Kawhi Leonard after 83-point game

The NBA world continues to pour in reactions from the epic, 83-point performance by Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo. As players and coaches from around the NBA keep on providing their insight into the game, even the best players aren’t holding back.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
 The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
NBA News / TheSheGotGame / March 12
A’ja Wilson’s BF Shuts Down Malika Andrews With Epic Shoutout

A’ja Wilson’s BF Shuts Down Malika Andrews With Epic Shoutout

Bam Adebayo just made NBA history with a record-breaking performance. Yet, even in his moment of glory, the Miami Heat star credited his girlfriend, A’ja Wilson, shutting down any comparisons.

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 12
Bam Adebayo’s 83 Points Convinced Tyrese Haliburton That Wilt Chamberlain Had a 100-Point Game

Bam Adebayo’s 83 Points Convinced Tyrese Haliburton That Wilt Chamberlain Had a 100-Point Game

For decades, this controversial debate has raged within NBA circles: Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points in a single game? Some firmly believe that the larger-than-life center accomplished it during the Philadelphia Warriors’ 169–147 victory over the New York Knicks on the night of March 2, 1962.

Miami Heat News / EssentiallySports / March 12
'Wish It Was Me': Shaquille O’Neal Admits Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night Made Him Jealous

'Wish It Was Me': Shaquille O’Neal Admits Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night Made Him Jealous

If Shaquille O’Neal was unusually quiet while history was being made on March 10, 2026, it was not because he was sad about his old teammate’s record getting broken.

Bam Adebayo News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11
Michael Jordan sent a message to Bam Adebayo after his 83-point game

Michael Jordan sent a message to Bam Adebayo after his 83-point game

Bam Adebayo even managed to impress His Airness with his 83-point fever dream this week. The Miami Heat big man Adebayo appeared Wednesday on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” following his game-of-a-lifetime on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.

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.

Miami Heat News / Hoops Rumors / March 9
Heat’s Pelle Larsson Reaches Starter Criteria

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.

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