NBA: Adebayo's Historic Night
Bam Adebayo's 83-point game for the Miami Heat is now the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history [https://thepicks.com/us/news/nba/bam-adebayo-83-points-miami-heat-wizards-nba-history/].
Adebayo's performance is second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. He also surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game from 2006. The Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 154-147, with Adebayo's scoring outburst leading the way. He shot 76% from the field, adding 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Several factors contributed to Adebayo's eruption, including the Wizards' porous defense and the Heat's emphasis on feeding him the ball. His teammates recognized his hot hand early and made a concerted effort to get him involved in every possession.
