Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance shocked the NBA world, but criticism from players and media has quickly shifted the conversation from celebration to controversy.

His stat line was mind-boggling: In 42 minutes of action, Adebayo shot 20-43 from the field (7-22 from the 3-point line) and 36-43 from the free throw line, shattering the records for most free throws made (Wilt Chamberlain, 28) and free throws attempted (Dwight Howard, 39) in a game.

Check out highlights from Friday's NBA action, including brilliant performances from Donovan Mitchell, Joel Embiid and Steph Curry. NBA.com Staff Donovan Mitchell explodes for 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s 130-126 win over ...

This week is loaded with NBA action across NBC and Peacock, with a high-stakes tripleheader on Monday leading into a primetime national doubleheader on Tuesday night. The Peacock NBA Monday slate on January 26, which will stream three games exclusively on ...

If the Heat are going to win tonight, it will be on the back of two of their biggest stars. Bam Adebayo has put up at least 21 points in each of his last five games, while Tyler Herro is coming off a monster game where he compiled 51 points + rebounds + assists, his second straight game going Over tonight’s total.