Summary
Bam Adebayo from the Miami Heat scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, surpassing Kobe Bryant's previous record of 81 points in a single game. Some fans believe the referees helped Adebayo by giving him many opportunities to score from free throws in the fourth quarter.
Key Facts
- Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Miami Heat.
- He broke Kobe Bryant's previous record of 81 points in a single NBA game.
- Adebayo went to the free-throw line 43 times, making 36 shots.
- In contrast, Bryant went to the line 20 times during his 81-point game.
- Miami Heat was already leading significantly during Adebayo's performance.
- Some fans criticized the referees for allowing many free throws for Adebayo in the fourth quarter.
- The record-breaking game happened while other sports events, like NFL free agency and the World Baseball Classic, were also occurring.
