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'It's Wilt, me, then Kobe' - Adebayo scores 83 points in single game

'It's Wilt, me, then Kobe' - Adebayo scores 83 points in single game

Summary

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in an NBA game, the second highest in history, as the Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 150-129. Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant's record of 81 points set in 2006 and approached Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record of 100 points. He achieved this at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Key Facts

  • Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a single NBA game.
  • This is the second highest point total in an NBA game.
  • The Miami Heat won against the Washington Wizards with a score of 150-129.
  • Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant’s record of 81 points from 2006.
  • Wilt Chamberlain holds the record with 100 points in a game since 1962.
  • Adebayo set records for the most free-throws made and attempted in a game, with 36 of 43.
  • The game took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
  • Adebayo expressed that the achievement was an emotional moment for him and acknowledged his family and trainers.

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