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“I saw he only made 6 threes but 40 free throws or something like that, tells the story right the...

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Posted March 11, 2026

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This post features Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka commenting on Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards, highlighting his 6 three-pointers contrasted with an extraordinary 36 free throws made out of 43 attempts. The remark underscores how the Wizards' fouling strategy 'tells the story' of the lopsided 150-129 Heat victory, emphasizing Adebayo's dominance at the line which set NBA records for both makes and attempts in a game[1]. Adebayo's outburst, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points, broke Miami's franchise record previously held by LeBron James and passed Kobe Bryant's 81 as the NBA's second-highest single-game total[1][2].

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Bam Adebayo's 83-point explosion on March 10, 2026, shattered NBA records and reignited discussions on historic scoring nights, surging across social media the next day amid highlight reels and debates[1][2][3]. Ime Udoka's sharp, quotable critique of the Wizards' defensive failure adds a layer of coaching insight, amplifying shares among NBA fans. The recency of the game, combined with its rarity—only the second 80+ point game ever—fuels viral momentum.

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  • 1Bam Adebayo set NBA single-game records with 36 free throws made (out of 43 attempts), surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's 28 makes[1].
  • 2His 83 points rank second all-time, passing Kobe Bryant's 81 and trailing only Chamberlain's legendary 100[1][2].
  • 3Adebayo scored 31 in Q1, 43 by halftime, and 62 after Q3, breaking Miami's franchise record held by LeBron James (61)[1].
  • 4The Heat won their sixth straight, improving to 37-29, despite missing key players like Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins[1].
  • 5Adebayo's 7/22 from three was solid, but his free-throw barrage (83% accuracy) defined the 'story' per Ime Udoka[1].

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