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Bam Adebayo's 83 Points: Record Shattered Amidst Controversy
11 Mar
Summary
- Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history.
- His scoring feat surpassed Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point performance.
- The performance sparked debate about potential 'tanking' by the opposing team.

Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat achieved a historic scoring milestone on March 10, tallying an incredible 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards. This remarkable performance ranks as the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. Adebayo's scoring surge also surpassed Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point game from January 2006.
The exceptional offensive showcase saw Adebayo score 31 points in the first quarter and reach 43 by halftime, shattering his previous career high. He finished the game shooting 20-of-43 from the field, including seven three-pointers, and a remarkable 36-of-43 from the free-throw line.




