NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
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Scoring & Records
Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point performance propelled the Miami Heat to a 145-142 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, establishing the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history. The Heat big man scored 83 points in the marathon contest, falling just short of Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point mark. Meanwhile, Scottie Pippen's personal memorabilia collection, including the iconic jersey worn during the 1997 "Flu Game," auctioned for $6.2 million via Sotheby's, underscoring the enduring market value of NBA history.
Player Availability & Incidents
LeBron James remained sidelined for the third consecutive game Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion, keeping the Lakers star out of action. Conversely, Luka Dončić's Lakers secured a 121-116 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, though the Mavericks star was fined $50,000 for directing an inappropriate "money" gesture towards a game official. Off-court, Dončić faces a custody battle over his two daughters with fiancée Anamaria Goltes, who separated from him, according to sources.
Team Developments
Jaylen Brown's contentious Tuesday night against the San Antonio Spurs saw the Celtics guard ejected after officials assessed back-to-back technical fouls in the second quarter. The Celtics' Tyrese Maxey will be out at least 3 weeks following a tendon injury to his right pinkie, announced Tuesday. The 76ers' star guard is set for reevaluation in approximately three weeks.