Bam Adebayo is a five-time All-Defensive selection, averaging 16.0 points in his career. He's an undeniable difference-maker, but not the type of player who is expected to break the modern era single-game NBA scoring record. Well, the Miami Heat don't often worry about expectations, and neither does their franchise pillar. The former No. 14 overall draft pick dropped 83 points against the Washington Wizards and is now behind only Wilt Chamberlain.
The possibility of Adebayo eclipsing the greatest center of all-time's untouched 100-point mark became a shocking reality when he posted 31 points in the first quarter, single-handedly outscoring the Wizards. Although he did not reach the summit, the three-time All-Star still put on an unforgettable performance for the home crowd at the Kasia Center. He recreated the iconic Chamberlain photo after Miami's 150–129 win.
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- Miami Heat (@MiamiHEAT) 11 March 2026
