Bam Adebayo's historic single game performance against the Washington Wizards was truly spectacular. On March 10th, 2026, the Miami Heat forward/center produced an all-time single game record performance of 83 points. Bam Adebayo's performance gave him second place on the all-time list of most points scored by an individual player in a single game, behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point single game performance.
Additionally, Adebayo broke Kobe Bryant's single game high of 81 points, which occurred in 2006.
Statistical Achievements
The performance was an anomaly for Bam Adebayo.
- 83 points
- 20 of 43 Field Goals (FG)
- 7 of 22 Three Pointers (TP)
- 36 of 43 Free Throws (FT)
In addition to his all-around statistics, Adebayo accomplished something no other player, except for Wilt Chamberlain, has ever achieved: He became the first player in NBA history, along with Wilt Chamberlain, to both shoot 20 or more FG and make 25 or more FTs in the same game.
Defensive Stopper and Post Passer
It is even more impressive that Adebayo achieved this feat because, historically, he is regarded as a post passer and a defensive stopper.
Dominating Throughout All Four Quarters
Adebayo dominated the game throughout all four quarters.
- 31 points in the 1st Quarter
- 43 points at the half
- 62 points at the end of the 3rd Quarter
Adebayo broke the Miami Heat franchise record for most points in a single game when the final buzzer sounded. Prior to the record-breaking performance, the franchise record for most points in a single game was set by LeBron James when he scored 61 points in 2014.
Highest Single Game Score Of The 2025-26 Season
The 83 point performance by Bam Adebayo will be the highest single game performance of the 2025-26 NBA season and it will likely be one of the most memorable moments of the season. Nevertheless, it is the implications of Adebayo's performance that will have far-reaching effects on how he is viewed in the league. While long viewed as a defender, a versatile player and a team leader, Adebayo showed the world that he can perform one of the greatest scoring performances in basketball history.
Top Five Single Game Scoring Performances
The top five single game scoring performances in NBA history are now:
- Wilt Chamberlain - 100
- Bam Adebayo - 83
- Kobe Bryant - 81
Adebayo's 83 point performance will be viewed as the largest surprise in NBA history, given he is a center who has never been known as a scorer.
