Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By  TIM REYNOLDSMarch 11, 2026 at 01:23 PM
Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

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On March 10, 2026, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards in Miami. This achievement marks the second-highest single-game point total in NBA history. The game was celebrated by Adebayo's teammates and coach Erik Spoelstra. Only Wilt Chamberlain has scored more points in a single NBA game. The event was captured in a series of photographs by the Associated Press.

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