Adebayo's 83-Point Game
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Heat against the Wizards on March 10 — the second-highest single-game total in NBA history The Athletic, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81 ESPN.
Adebayo's performance puts him behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962 [cite: The Athletic]. The game was especially notable as Adebayo also tallied 12 rebounds and 7 assists, showcasing an all-around performance [cite: ESPN]. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged after the game that the team made a concerted effort to get Adebayo the ball, recognizing his hot hand early on [cite: ESPN]. The Wizards, struggling defensively this season, were simply unable to contain Adebayo despite multiple defensive schemes [cite: The Athletic].
