On March 10, 2026, Bam Adebayo made history. The Miami Heat star scored a whopping 83 points, a statistic passing Kobe Bryant for the second most points in a game in the history of the NBA.
The 27- year-old started off hot, scoring 31 points in the first quarter, breaking the franchise record for points in a single quarter. Adebayo matched his previous career high of 41 before halftime.
By the end of the game, Bam achieved history. He broke Lebron James’ franchise record of 61 points. More importantly, this game puts Bam Adebayo with the 2nd most points in an NBA game ever. He took over Kobe Bryant’s spot, scoring two more points than him. Adebayo finished with 83 points on 20-443 shooting from the field. The center shot 7-22 from three-point range.
Even though this game was revolutionary for this era of the NBA, many people question the significance of the performance. Bam shot a historic 43 free throws, making 36 of them. Due to this enormous number, fans do not see this game as dominant as other high scoring games, such as Kobe Bryant’s 81 point game. While people may criticize, no one can take away this achievement. Bam Adebayo has solidified his spot in history with the second most points in any NBA game.
