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SECOND-MOST POINTS IN NBA HISTORY FOR BAM ADEBAYO 😳 He passes Kobe and trails only Wilt's 100-p...

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Posted March 11, 2026

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This ESPN post celebrates Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point performance in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on March 10, 2026, marking the second-most points in a single NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81 and trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's 100. Adebayo set NBA records with 36 free throws made (43 attempted), Heat franchise records for points in a quarter (31), half (43), and game (83), plus seven 3-pointers on 22 attempts alongside nine rebounds and defensive contributions. The post underscores the rarity of such outbursts, placing Adebayo among elite scorers like Chamberlain, Bryant, Doncic, and Mitchell.

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The post is exploding due to Adebayo's jaw-dropping 83-point explosion on March 10, 2026, shattering expectations for the defensive-minded center and rewriting NBA record books just days ago. Superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant publicly praised it, fueling viral buzz and highlight reels. With the NBA season in full swing, fans are debating if others can chase Wilt's 100 amid high-scoring games.

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  • 1Bam Adebayo's prior career-high was 41 points; his two best previous games totaled less than 83.
  • 2He set NBA records with 36 free throws made and 43 attempted in a game.
  • 3Adebayo scored 43 points in the first half alone, topping his old full-game high.
  • 4He's the 11th player ever with 70+ points, joining legends like Wilt (6 times), Kobe, and Luka.
  • 5Peers like Giannis called it 'incredible' for the stamina of 40+ shots and 23 free-throw attempts.

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SECOND-MOST POINTS IN NBA HISTORY FOR BAM ADEBAYO 😳

He passes Kobe and trails only Wilt's 100-p...