Bam Adebayo Nets 83 Points, Surpassing Kobe Bryant’s Single-Game NBA Record

Bam Adebayo delivered an extraordinary performance on March 10, 2026, scoring 83 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards. This remarkable achievement places Adebayo’s scoring effort as the second-highest in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s previous record of 81 points.

Bam Adebayo’s Historic Night

Adebayo commenced the game with a stunning 31 points in the first quarter. By halftime, he had tallied 43 points and ended the third quarter with 62. His shooting statistics were impressive: Adebayo made 20 of 43 shots from the field, converted 36 of 43 free throw attempts, and drilled 7 of 22 from beyond the arc within 42 minutes of play.

Record-Breaking Free Throws

• Adebayo set new NBA records for both free throws made and attempted in a single game.
• He broke the record with just 1:16 remaining in the fourth quarter.
• Previously, the record for free throw attempts was 39, held by Dwight Howard.
• Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley shared the record for free throws made, each completing 28.

The historic performance saw Adebayo becoming the first player to score over 70 points while shooting below 50% from the field. Additionally, he joined Bryant in the elite category of players achieving at least 12 field goals, 12 free throws, and five 3-pointers in a single game.

Miami Heat’s Season Progress

This victory extended the Miami Heat’s winning streak to six games, pushing their record to 37 wins and 29 losses, marking a season-high of eight games above .500. Key players such as Norman Powell, Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, and Andrew Wiggins were out due to injuries during the game.

Wizards’ Performance

The Washington Wizards faced challenges, missing their star player, Trae Young, who was sidelined for knee management. Alex Sarr led the scoring for Washington with 28 points, followed by Will Riley with 22 and Jaden Hardy contributing 17 points. The Wizards have now lost nine consecutive games.

Adebayo’s phenomenal game not only etched his name in NBA history but also showcased his resilience and skill, highlighting his status as a top athlete in professional basketball.