about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Details Being Guarded by 4 Players When Nearing 83-Point Milestone

Adebayo said the defense on him didn't get crazy until he had to hunt for possessions. The Wizards didn't even double-team him initially. "The first 3 and half quarters, they didn't double me," Adebayo said. He continued, "Turning around and you got 4 people guarding you." Although the Wizards tried hard, they couldn't stop Bam from getting his 83 points.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Brian Windhorst Calls Out Kobe Bryant Fans Who are Mad at Bam Adebayo

Windhorst dismissed Kobe fans upset over Bam's 83-point game, asking how many remembered how many free throws Kobe shot when he scored 81. "That whole 4th quarter was FTs," Windhorst said. He noted Bam has gold medals and finals appearances. "In 12-15 years people aren't going to remember they fouled at the end of the game," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Skip Bayless: Lakers Look Better Defensively Without LeBron James

Bayless praised Lakers after their 120-106 win over Minnesota, saying they were “at it again without defensive liability LeBron.” Los Angeles won its third straight without James and held the Wolves, who are fourth in scoring at 119 points per game, to 106. Bayless added Luka Doncic raved about Austin Reaves and how hard the Lakers played “ON DEFENSE.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Ime Udoka Takes Dig at Bam Adebayo’s 83 Using Wizards

Udoka’s first reaction to Adebayo dropping 83 was disbelief at how he got there. “I saw he only made six threes but 40 free throws or something like that, tells the story right there,” Udoka said, before pausing and adding, “and the Washington Wizards.” The line turned Bam’s huge night into a joke about just how bad Washington has looked.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Comparison Gets Henry Cejudo Trolled by Dillon Danis

Cejudo joined the hype after Adebayo’s 83-point explosion for Miami against Washington, the second-highest total in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. Posting on X, Cejudo wrote, “If I was an NBA player I’d be #BamAdebayo.” Danis quickly fired back, replying, “You’d be the basketball bud,” mocking Cejudo’s listed 5-foot-4 height.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Says Luka Doncic’s Ref Gestures Finally Caught Up to Him

Pierce said Doncic’s $50,000 fine came from years of pushing referees with constant reactions. “He’s developed a relationship with the refs,” Pierce said, comparing it to Draymond Green, before adding officials are “tired of Luka Doncic.” His main point: “after every play there’s some type of gesture,” and this time the league finally made him pay for it.

By Raahib Singh

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