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Bam Adebayo just scored 83 points in a game. Was it down to brilliance or stat padding?

The Miami Heat star scored the second-most points in a game in NBA history on Tuesday night. Some may question exactly how he got there

The Guardian - US

Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Eruption Tops Kobe's 81, Shatters Free-Throw Records From 1962 and 2012

Explore Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Wizards, breaking NBA records and justifying his $166 million Miami Heat contract. Learn how this performance impacts his career and the team's playoff hopes.

International Business Times UK

Bam Adebayo 83 Points — Fans Call NBA a Joke; Could Wizards Face Investigation for Tanking?

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points against Wizards, fans call NBA a joke. Could Washington face investigation over tanking?

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Biggest Individual Scoring Games in NBA History: Bam Adebayo’s 83 Shockingly Overtakes Kobe

Bam Adebayo knocked Kobe Bryant a place down in NBA history on Tuesday night with his stunning 83-point game.

Sports Illustrated

Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

It’s Wilt, then Bam

The Independent UK

Bam! Adebayo goes off and Hawks' hot streak continues

Miami's Bam Adebayo has compiled the second-highest scoring night in NBA history, while Aussies Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey helped their sides to victory.

AAP

‘BAM BAM BAM’: LeBron James, NBA Players React to Bam Adebayo’s Historic 83-Point Game

LeBron James and the rest of the NBA world couldn’t believe Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game.

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Latest Dust-Up Between Nikola Jokić, Lu Dort Had Much Less Dramatic Outcome

Lu Dort apologized to Nikola Jokić after committing another flagrant foul against the MVP center, a stark contrast to the last time the Nuggets and Thunder met.

Sports Illustrated

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average

The Independent UK

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Rests MVP Case With Game-Winner vs. Nikola Jokić’s Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his MVP moment on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties One of Wilt Chamberlain’s Seemingly Unbreakable Scoring Records

SGA secured his 126th straight game with 20 or more points.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Stunning NBA Record in Win Over Mavericks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now holds the NBA record for consecutive 20-plus point games on the road with 59, passing the previous mark held by Wilt Chamberlain.

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James Harden Continues to Climb NBA All-Time Scoring List by Passing Shaquille O’Neal

James Harden earned another career milestone on Tuesday night by passing Shaq on the NBA’s all-time scoring leaders list.

Sports Illustrated

The Five Best NBA Players in Christmas Games

LeBron James will play in his 20th holiday game this year and tops the list of players who have shined the brightest in the annual showcase slate.

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SI:AM | Tyrese Maxey Is Keeping the Sixers Afloat

He’s in the midst of a historically hot start as Philadelphia looks to erase the pain of last year’s lost season.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Worst Trades in NBA History As Luka Dončić Plays Mavs After GM Firing

Where does Nico Harrison’s shocking decision to trade Luka Dončić rank among the NBA’s most lopsided trades?

Sports Illustrated

Six NBA Stars Who Won First Title With Second Team: Can Luka Dončić Join the List?

With Luka Dončić looking to win his first NBA title, here are other players who won their first championship on their second team after massive trades and signings.

AAP

Champions Thunder roll on to make it 10-straight in NBA

An under the weather Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still managed to bag 40 points as defending NBA champions Oklahoma moved to an 18-1 start to open the season.

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Luka Dončić Joins Wilt Chamberlain With Another 40-Point Game to Start Season

Luka Dončić scored 44 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, joining Wilt Chamberlain’s company with three games of 40 or more points to start his season.

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14 Rivalries That Made Men Into Legends

Throughout history, few things have pushed men to greatness like fierce rivalries. Whether in sports, business, science, or the arts, these intense competitions have sparked innovation, inspired new heights of achievement, and created legends. Rivalries aren’t just about winning or losing—they’re about the drive to be better, the hunger to…

International Business Times UK

Luka Doncic's Near Triple-Double Lead Lakers Over Wolves, Breaks Franchise Scoring Record

Doncic scored 49 points against the Timberwolves at home to break one of the Lakers' franchise scoring records

Operation Sports

Which All-Time Team is the Best in NBA 2K26 Simulations

Which team is the greatest of all time?

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Biggest Individual Scoring Games in NBA History: Who’s Come Closest to Wilt’s 100?

The highest-scoring individual performances in NBA history obviously begin with Wilt Chamberlain's iconic (and likely unrepeatable) 100-point game.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain's Wild NBA Playoff Record in Game 2 Win

SGA's 34 points powered the Thunder to a Game 2 win and put him in historic NBA playoff company.

The Sports Daily

Shaquille O'Neal ranks his top 10 NBA players

Shaquille O'Neal has named his top 10 NBA players of all time, with Stephen Curry one of the big-name omissions from the list.

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