The Athletic NBA Daily Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant
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Mar 11, 2026 
Jay King, NBA reporter known for Celtics coverage, breaks down Jalen Brown’s ejection and its effect on rotation. He evaluates Jayson Tatum’s return and Derrick White’s growing role. King also dissects Victor Wembanyama’s dominant breakout and what it means for the Spurs’ ceiling. Short, sharp takes on game flow, roles, and rising stars.
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Hosts Compare Bam's Night To Wilt And Kobe Moments
- Dave and Esfandiar compared Bam's night to historic scoring nights, saying it surpassed Kobe and echoed Wilt-era games.
- They referenced super-cut highlights of fouls and the historical lens like Wilt taking many fourth-quarter attempts.
Scoring Outburst Came From An Unlikely Candidate
- Bam's 83 was especially surprising given his season scoring profile, averaging around 18 PPG and only once averaging 20 in a season.
- Dave stresses Bam is typically a defensive, passing utility player, making the scoring spike random and notable.
Lakers Lean On Luka And Reaves Offensive Duo
- The Lakers' recent surge has hinged on Luka Doncic paired with Austin Reaves providing a complementary scoring punch.
- Reaves looked closer to his All-Star form, scoring 29 in the second half to help beat Minnesota and move LAL to fourth in the West.