Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo authored a night for the record books, pouring in 83 points in a single game — the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history.
The massive total immediately placed Adebayo in rare company, with only one game in league history producing more points by an individual player. His 83-point outburst also stands as a defining moment in his career, marking one of the most prolific scoring nights the NBA has ever seen.
A historic scoring benchmark
Adebayo’s 83 points rank as the No. 2 single-game scoring total in NBA history, underscoring the magnitude of the performance and its place among the league’s most memorable individual feats.