Bam Adebayo produced the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, putting up 83 points as the host Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old center scored 31 points in the first quarter en route to passing Kobe Bryant (81 points in 2006) for second place on the single-game list.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards NBA game from March 10, 2026 on ESPN.

Miami Up 26 and fouling Washington as soon as ball is inbounded and missing free throws on purpose to get Bam Adebayo more shots and points is pathetic,” Carton wrote on X/Tw

After watching Bam Adebayo cement his place in NBA history with 83-points, Dirk Nowitzki shares his stunned reaction to the Heat star's game.