The Athletic NBA Daily The Most and Least Clutch NBA Players + HEAT WEEK | Slam N Jam
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Mar 14, 2026 
Wes Goldberg, Locked on Heat host and RealGM Radio contributor who covers the Miami Heat, shares firsthand reactions to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night. He breaks down what’s fueling Miami’s winning streak and why role players like Pelle Larsson and Khalil Ware are rising. He also ranks which Eastern teams the Heat should feel confident beating in a playoff matchup.
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Tristan Da Silva's Post All-Star Break Breakout
- Tristan Da Silva has surged post-All-Star, averaging 13.5 points on 68% true shooting in 12 games.
- He raised his corner three rate to 55% since the break, becoming a reliable role shooter for Orlando.
Clutch Percentages Expose Unexpected Struggles
- Clutch shooting percentages reveal surprising names: established scorers can struggle late, while others excel.
- Among top-50 clutch attempt leaders, Brandon Ingram and Michael Porter Jr. are under 34%, and Jaren Jackson Jr. is at 21%.
Ranking Low Points From Recent Tanking Teams
- Andrew ranks recent low points of tanking teams, placing Bam's 83 and other embarrassments on the list.
- He cites Rockets suspensions, Wizards allowing Bam's night, Thunder's 73-point loss and Pistons' 27-game skid.