The Athletic NBA Daily SGA passes Wilt + Adebayo's 83 asterisk?
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Mar 13, 2026 Sam Amick, veteran NBA reporter and columnist, offers quick takes on Bam Adebayo’s controversial 83-point night and the surrounding optics. He compares historic big games and critiques coaching decisions. The conversation also breaks down the MVP race, weighing SGA, Jokic and Wemby. Sam finishes by naming his pick to reach the Finals.
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SGA's Scoring Streak Proves Elite Consistency
- Shea Gildas-Alexander's scoring streak and clutch play cement him as a top scorer in NBA history.
- His effortless mid-range mastery and consecutive 20+ point games show elite consistency and rhythm, per Esfandiar and Dave.
Jokić's Quietly Dominant Box Scores
- Nikola Jokić's all-around stat line still dominates conversations even when less spotlighted.
- Jokić's 20 rebounds and 12 assists in a game emphasize his video-game level impact beyond scoring.
Sam Watched Bam Live And Felt Conflicted
- Sam Amick described watching Bam Adebayo's 83-point finish live from a press room and feeling conflicted.
- He found the run to 81 emotionally satisfying but called the final stretch "gluttonous" and awkward.