Celebrate Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, don't debate its merits

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It's a complicated time to follow the NBA, when even the league's most spectacular moments can come with a built-in argument attached.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point night against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday presented fans with a choice that forces a side: Celebrate it, or audit it.

There was no question what was happening in Miami. The Heat franchise, which is part-old guard and part-paramilitary operation, was firmly on the side of celebration.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who has developed a reputation of coming off as robotic because of his relentless focus and analytical approach, smiled and laughed as he…