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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, becoming the second-highest scorer in a single NBA game. Only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance in 1962 stands above Adebayo's total.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, becoming the second-highest scorer in a single NBA game. Only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance in 1962 stands above Adebayo's total.

Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game from Jan. 22, 2006, which had previously held the second spot on the all-time single-game scoring list. Adebayo set NBA records with 36 made free throws and 43 free throw attempts in the contest.

Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game from Jan. 22, 2006, which had previously held the second spot on the all-time single-game scoring list. Adebayo set NBA records with 36 made free throws and 43 free throw attempts in the contest.

The Heat center scored 31 points in the first quarter, breaking the franchise record for points in a quarter previously held by LeBron James. Adebayo finished the first half with 43 points, also a Heat record for points in a half.

The Heat center scored 31 points in the first quarter, breaking the franchise record for points in a quarter previously held by LeBron James. Adebayo finished the first half with 43 points, also a Heat record for points in a half.

Adebayo shot 20-for-43 from the field and 7-for-22 from 3-point range during the game. His 43 field goal attempts were the most for a player in a non-overtime game since Bryant attempted 50 shots in his final game in 2016.

Adebayo shot 20-for-43 from the field and 7-for-22 from 3-point range during the game. His 43 field goal attempts were the most for a player in a non-overtime game since Bryant attempted 50 shots in his final game in 2016.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra kept Adebayo in the game throughout the fourth quarter despite a comfortable lead. Spoelstra said he was caught up in the moment and did not want to take Adebayo out once the performance became historic.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra kept Adebayo in the game throughout the fourth quarter despite a comfortable lead. Spoelstra said he was caught up in the moment and did not want to take Adebayo out once the performance became historic.

Adebayo's previous career high was 41 points, and he entered the game averaging 18.9 points per game this season. The 28-year-old three-time All-Star broke James' Heat franchise record of 61 points, which was set in 2014.

Adebayo's previous career high was 41 points, and he entered the game averaging 18.9 points per game this season. The 28-year-old three-time All-Star broke James' Heat franchise record of 61 points, which was set in 2014.

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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards on March 10, 2026, becoming the second-highest scorer in a single NBA game. Only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance in 1962 stands above Adebayo's total.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards on March 10, 2026, becoming the second-highest scorer in a single NBA game. Only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance in 1962 stands above Adebayo's total.

Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game from January 22, 2006, which had previously held the second spot on the all-time single-game scoring list. Adebayo set NBA records with 36 made free throws and 43 free throw attempts in the contest.

Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game from January 22, 2006, which had previously held the second spot on the all-time single-game scoring list. Adebayo set NBA records with 36 made free throws and 43 free throw attempts in the contest.

Adebayo shot 20-for-43 from the field and 7-for-22 from three-point range during the game. His 43 field goal attempts were the most for a player in a non-overtime game since Kobe Bryant attempted 50 shots in his final game in 2016.

Adebayo shot 20-for-43 from the field and 7-for-22 from three-point range during the game. His 43 field goal attempts were the most for a player in a non-overtime game since Kobe Bryant attempted 50 shots in his final game in 2016.

Adebayo's previous career high was 41 points, and he entered the game averaging 18.9 points per game this season. The 28-year-old three-time All-Star broke LeBron James' Heat franchise record of 61 points, which was set in 2014.

Adebayo's previous career high was 41 points, and he entered the game averaging 18.9 points per game this season. The 28-year-old three-time All-Star broke LeBron James' Heat franchise record of 61 points, which was set in 2014.

Adebayo's 83-point performance stands as one of the most incredible single-game occurrences in NBA history, regardless of the circumstances. Every legendary scoring game happened against bad teams with some garbage-time padding — Chamberlain's 100 came against a losing Knicks team, and Bryant's 81 featured late-game stat accumulation too. If gaming the system into an 83-point night were possible, someone would've done it already; this was a perfect storm of talent meeting opportunity that deserves celebration.

Adebayo's 83-point performance stands as one of the most incredible single-game occurrences in NBA history, regardless of the circumstances. Every legendary scoring game happened against bad teams with some garbage-time padding — Chamberlain's 100 came against a losing Knicks team, and Bryant's 81 featured late-game stat accumulation too. If gaming the system into an 83-point night were possible, someone would've done it already; this was a perfect storm of talent meeting opportunity that deserves celebration.

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This game was a manufactured disgrace that disrespected basketball's integrity. Miami fouled intentionally while up 26 points and missed free throws on purpose just to create extra possessions for stat-padding. The NBA considers late baskets in blowouts disrespectful, yet extending a decided game by dozens of possessions through intentional fouling to manufacture points is somehow acceptable.

This game was a manufactured disgrace that disrespected basketball's integrity. Miami fouled intentionally while up 26 points and missed free throws on purpose just to create extra possessions for stat-padding. The NBA considers late baskets in blowouts disrespectful, yet extending a decided game by dozens of possessions through intentional fouling to manufacture points is somehow acceptable.

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Adebayo's performance was one of the most incredible games in NBA history and it should be celebrated as such. Every legendary scoring game happened against bad teams with some garbage-time padding — Chamberlain's 100 came against a losing Knicks team, and Bryant's 81 featured late-game stat accumulation too. If gaming the system into an 83-point night were possible, someone would've done it already; this was a perfect storm of talent meeting opportunity.

Adebayo's performance was one of the most incredible games in NBA history and it should be celebrated as such. Every legendary scoring game happened against bad teams with some garbage-time padding — Chamberlain's 100 came against a losing Knicks team, and Bryant's 81 featured late-game stat accumulation too. If gaming the system into an 83-point night were possible, someone would've done it already; this was a perfect storm of talent meeting opportunity.

This was a manufactured disgrace that disrespected basketball's integrity. Miami fouled intentionally while up 26 points and missed free throws on purpose just to create extra possessions for stat-padding. The NBA considers late baskets in blowouts disrespectful, yet extending a decided game by dozens of possessions through intentional fouling to manufacture points is somehow acceptable. The league should be embarrassed.

This was a manufactured disgrace that disrespected basketball's integrity. Miami fouled intentionally while up 26 points and missed free throws on purpose just to create extra possessions for stat-padding. The NBA considers late baskets in blowouts disrespectful, yet extending a decided game by dozens of possessions through intentional fouling to manufacture points is somehow acceptable. The league should be embarrassed.

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