Miami's Adebayo scores 83 points!
Bam Adebayo made history with an 83-point performance for the Miami Heat against the Washington Wizards, now ranking second only to Wilt Chamberlain in single-game NBA scoring ‘It's Wilt, me, then Kobe’—Adebayo Drops 83 in Historic Night.
Adebayo's performance is a Heat franchise record, surpassing LeBron James' previous high of 61 points. He also grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out 5 assists in the game. The Wizards struggled to contain Adebayo, who shot 76% from the field and made all 15 of his free-throw attempts. His dominance in the paint was a key factor in the Heat's victory. Reactions poured in from across the league, with many current and former players praising Adebayo's historic night. The Heat's social media channels were flooded with celebratory posts and highlights.
