Bam Adebayo's Historic 83-Point Game

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Heat against the Wizards ESPN – the second-highest scoring output in NBA history USA Today.

Adebayo's performance is second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. He surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006, making it the highest score in the 21st century so far. The Heat defeated the Wizards 140-128, with Adebayo's scoring accounting for over half of Miami's points. He also had 11 rebounds and 5 assists, showcasing an all-around dominant performance. Adebayo shot 29-of-41 from the field and made 25 of his 27 free throws. This is his highest-scoring game of his career, with his previous high being 41 points.

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