Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant for second-most in NBA

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersMarch 11, 2026 at 04:34 AM

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On March 11, 2026, Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards, achieving the second-highest single-game score in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81 points. The 28-year-old center's performance helped the Heat win 150-129 at home, marking their sixth consecutive victory. Adebayo also set Heat records for highest-scoring game and quarter, along with NBA records for most free throws made (36) and attempted (43). The Heat were missing key players due to injuries, including Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Andrew Wiggins. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 28 points as their losing streak extended to nine games.

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Brooklyn Nets 30% Adrian Dantley 30% Tyler Herro 40% Norman Powell 40% Andrew Wiggins 40% Alex Sarr 40% LeBron James 50% Kobe Bryant ×270% Wilt Chamberlain ×270% Washington Wizards ×270% Miami Heat ×480% Bam Adebayo ×695%

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