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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 10: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat leaves the court after a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. He passed Kobe Bryant for the second most points scored in an NBA game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the NBA world watched as Bam Adebayo made history.
The Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards (at home) by a score of 150-129.
Adebayo exploded for 83 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 20/43 from the field and 7/22 from three-point range in 42 minutes of playing time.
Miami Heat Star Bam Adebayo Makes Heartfelt Statement
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 08: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center on March 08, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
After the game, Adebayo made a heartfelt statement when spoke to FanDuel TV (h/t ESPN).
Adebayo: “I wish I could relive it twice. I credit G-D, my family man, my teammates. This crowd.”
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“I wish I could relive it twice.”
—Bam Adebayo after scoring the 2nd-most points in NBA history 🔥
Adebayo’s History
Adebayo now has the second-highest scoring game in the history of the NBA.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “NBA’s ALL-TIME record for points in a single game:
1. Wilt Chamberlain: 100 points 2. Bam Adebayo, 83 points 3. Kobe Bryant, 81 points”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)