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.