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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Bam Adebayo erupts for 83, shattering Kobe’s 81 and sparking star-studded reactions

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo poured in 83 points against the Washington Wizards, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain and higher than Kobe Bryant’s 81. He shot 20-for-43, went 7-for-22 from three, and drew 36 free throws. After the game, LeBron James and other stars reacted on social media, with Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade weighing in as Adebayo reflected on Kobe Bryant as his idol.

via Al Jazeera|

#83-point-game #bam-adebayo #kobe-bryant

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Dallas Mavericks Fire Nico Harrison Amidst Turmoil and Fan Backlash

Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks GM, was fired after executing the disastrous trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers for a poor return, marking one of the worst trades in NBA history and cementing his legacy in NBA infamy.

via The Ringer|

#dallas-mavericks #luka-doncic-trade #nba

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

NBA Finals Game 7 Officials and Timing Announced

The NBA announced the officiating crew for Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, marking a historic milestone for referees James Capers, Josh Tiven, and Sean Wright, who are participating in their first Game 7 finals, making them the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th referees in NBA history to do so. The selection highlights the prestige of officiating at this stage, with notable referees like Scott Foster not included. The officials have varying experience levels, with Capers working his 13th finals, Tiven his sixth, and Wright his second, and the game features a carefully chosen roster to ensure fairness and professionalism.

via NBA|

#game-7 #nba-finals #nba-history

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Al Horford's Historic NBA Achievement Earns Ultimate Compliment"

Al Horford's exceptional performance in the Boston Celtics' win against the Atlanta Hawks made NBA history as the oldest player and first big man to achieve over 10 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, and four 3-pointers in a game. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Horford's consistent impact, highlighting his valuable contributions whether starting or coming off the bench. At 37, Horford continues to prove his worth, with teammates and coaches acknowledging his pivotal role in the team's success.

via Yahoo Sports|

#al-horford #boston-celtics #joe-mazzulla

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

Damian Lillard's Milestone Performance Propels Bucks to Victory over Spurs

Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks became the 51st player in NBA history to score 20,000 career points, reaching the milestone in 794 games. Lillard expressed his appreciation for the accomplishment and reflected on his journey from being a two-star prospect to becoming a top scorer in the league. He also expressed optimism about his future with the Bucks and his potential to reach even higher scoring milestones. In the game against the San Antonio Spurs, Lillard scored 40 points, his first 40-point outing as a Buck, and helped lead the team to a 132-119 victory.

via The Athletic|

#career-milestone #damian-lillard #milwaukee-bucks