Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history

Miami Heat teammates celebrate center Bam Adebayo (13) after he scored 83 points, the second-highest single game total in NBA history, in an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Miami.

Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books.

(Image credit: Rebecca Blackwell)