Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points in Heat Blowout Over Wizards

 

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo exploded for 83 points against the Washington Wizards in a 150-129 win, taking second place on the NBA's all-time single-game scoring list behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100. He shot 20-for-43 from the field, 7-for-22 from three, and a record 36-for-43 from the free-throw line, adding 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals in 42 minutes. LeBron James texted him pregame predicting a big night, while A'ja Wilson celebrated courtside; some critics noted the lopsided score and 43 free throws as factors in the total.

BAM ADEBAYO TONIGHT:

83 POINTS
9 REBOUNDS
3 ASSISTS
2 BLOCKS
2 STEALS pic.twitter.com/uXfkaCYEYn

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