Adebayo's Historic 83-Point Game
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Wizards, entering the record books behind Wilt Chamberlain for single-game scoring [https://thepicks.com/us/news/nba/bam-adebayo-83-points-miami-heat-wizards-nba-history/]. Did he break any free-throw records in the process?
Adebayo's 83-point performance wasn't just about total points; he also broke the NBA record for most free throws attempted in a single game with 43. He made 36 of those attempts, also setting a new record for free throws made in a game. The previous record for free throw attempts was 39, held by Dwight Howard. Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley previously held the record for made free throws with 28 each. Adebayo's scoring outburst helped the Heat secure a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards. This win marked the Heat's sixth straight victory, bringing them to a season-best eight games over .500. The Heat were missing key players due to injuries, including Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Nikola Jovic. This may have contributed to Adebayo taking on a larger scoring role. Reactions to Adebayo's historic night were mixed, with some fans criticizing the way he achieved his points, particularly the high number of free throws. Others, like Giannis Antetokounmpo, defended Adebayo, emphasizing that the final score is what matters. LeBron James also praised Adebayo's performance on social media.
