Adebayo Drops 83!
Bam Adebayo just scored 83 points for the Heat against the Wizards [https://nbcmiami.com/nba/bam-adebayo-points-heat-wizards/3779376] — the second-highest single-game total in NBA history [https://bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/crm8r3ywgklo], passing Kobe Bryant's 81 [https://nbcmiami.com/nba/bam-adebayo-points-heat-wizards/3779376].
Adebayo's performance puts him behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. He also surpassed David Thompson's 73-point performance, which was the previous Heat franchise record. Adebayo shot 76% from the field and also recorded 12 rebounds and 5 assists. This is his highest-scoring game ever; his previous career high was 41 points. The Heat won the game 154-147. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 38 points.
