Adebayo scores 83 points, second-highest tally in NBA history

Bam Adebayo posts second-highest scoring game in NBA history with 83 points for Miami Heat against Washington Wizards Bam Adebayo erupts for 83 points - the second-highest in NBA history - to lead the Heat past the Wizards; Adebayo overtook Kobe Bryant, second only to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game, after setting free-throw records and breaking Miami’s scoring mark Wednesday 11 March 2026 07:52, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the NBA game between the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards, where Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, claiming the second-highest total in NBA history Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-highest scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Adebayo had 31 points in the first quarter, 43 by halftime and 62 by the end of the third. He finished 20-for-43 from the field, 36-for-43 from the foul line and 7-for-22 from three-point range. Adebayo's free-throw makes and attempts both set NBA records. The previous record for attempts was 39 by Dwight Howard, achieved twice. The record for free throws made in a game was 28, set by Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley. When is NBA next live on Sky Sports? Download Sky Sports app for analysis, video and more Get Sky Sports or stream with contract-free with NOW Chamberlain made his 28 free throws on the night he scored 100 points in 1962 - the only game better than Adebayo's in NBA history. Adebayo passed his basketball idol, Kobe Bryant, for the second-highest scoring game ever; Bryant's career best was 81. LeBron James held the previous Heat single-game scoring record with 61 points against Charlotte in March 2014. Denver's Nikola Jokić had the previous NBA season high with 56. Adebayo passed both marks in the third quarter - and kept going. Simone Fontecchio scored 18 points for Miami (37-29), which has won six straight and moved a season-best eight games over .500. Also See: When is NBA ...