41 years ago today, on March 12, 1985, Larry Bird set a Celtics franchise record, that still stands today, by scoring 60 points. It was one of the most memorable …
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Paul Pierce Sees Luka Dončić’s Fine As The Cost Of A Frayed Relationship With Officials
by Len Werleby Len WerleLuka Dončić’s latest fine did not surprise Paul Pierce so much as confirm a pattern. After the NBA announced Tuesday that the Lakers star had been fined $50,000 for directing …
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Eighty-Three, And The Strange Feeling That Something Was Off
by Len Werleby Len WerleBam Adebayo scored 83 points Tuesday night, the second-highest total in NBA history. The stat line alone demands attention. Eighty-three points is supposed to feel sacred, a number that instantly …
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Bam Adebayo Delivers A Night For The Ages With 83 Points
by Len Werleby Len WerleBam Adebayo produced one of the most astonishing scoring performances the NBA has ever seen on Tuesday night, pouring in 83 points in the Miami Heat’s 150-129 win over the …
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Derrick White’s Unusual Origin Story For Elite Rim Protection Only Makes Him More Fascinating
by Len Werleby Len WerleDerrick White has built one of the most unusual defensive profiles in the NBA, and his own explanation for it is as endearing as it is revealing. White recently said …
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LeBron James’ Officiating Critique Gets To The Heart Of One Of The NBA’s Biggest Problems
by Len Werleby Len WerleLeBron James put voice to a frustration many players around the league have long shared: not that every whistle has to favor them, but that the standard should remain clear …
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Why Adam Silver Was Right To Shut Down The Hawks’ Magic City Promotion
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA made the correct call when commissioner Adam Silver canceled the Atlanta Hawks’ planned “Magic City Monday” promotion for the team’s March 16 home game against the Orlando Magic. …
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Charlie Villanueva Sees Nikola Jokić’s Loyalty As Part Of A Bigger International Pattern
by Len Werleby Len WerleNikola Jokić’s recent comments about wanting to stay with the Denver Nuggets did more than reassure one fan base. They also sparked a broader conversation about how some international stars …
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126! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-Point Streak Record
by Len Werleby Len WerleShai Gilgeous-Alexander added another remarkable chapter to his season Monday night, scoring at least 20 points for the 126th consecutive regular-season game and tying Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record in Oklahoma …
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Hornets, Heat Settle Terry Rozier Trade Dispute With 2026 Second-Round Pick
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe fallout from the Terry Rozier trade has taken another turn, with ESPN reporting that the Charlotte Hornets are sending a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Miami Heat to …
