- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,130,433
- Reaction score
- 59
The NBA witnessed a historic moment Tuesday night when Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo etched his name into basketball history with one of the most epic scoring performances ever.
Adebayo and the Heat might not be in the thick of the NBA title conversation, but Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards proved to be a historic outing.
MORE: Michael Jordan praises LeBron James, weighs in on NBA GOAT debate
The Heat star became the second-highest single-game scorer in NBA history. Adebayo’s 83-point showing against Washington only trails Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in March 1962.
Meanwhile, Adebayo’s incredible showing also marks the highest single-game point total in Heat history. LeBron James previously held the scoring record with 61 points in 2014 against the Charlotte Bobcats.
Adebayo’s hot start to the Wizards game included a 31-point first quarter showing where he outscored the entire Washington team. That led to another 52 points across the final three quarters.
The 28 year old star has played with Miami since being drafted out of Kentucky in 2017. However, the three-time NBA All-Star’s legendary performance put him into exclusive all-time company.
MORE: Kevin Durant launches Nike-backed NIL program at major college program
Adebayo passes elite NBA legends like Kobe Bryant, David Robinson, Elgin Baylor and rising star Luka Doncic for the most single-game points.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr defends Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during an NBA game. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
In the modern NBA, only 11 players have ever reached the 70-plus point mark during a game. Meanwhile, Chamberlain’s incredible track record includes him breaking the barrier on six different occasions.
These are the players that have scored the most points during an NBA game.
NFL: 2026 NFL Free Agency’s biggest Day 1 winners
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: Randy Arozarena slams Cal Raleigh after he refuses to shake hands at WBC
MARCH MADNESS: 5 potential bracket-busting March Madness 2026 Cinderella teams
NBA: Adam Silver sends message after cancelling Hawks’ ‘Magic Monday’ promotion
PARALYMPICS: 2026 Winter Paralympics medal count standings entering March 10
VIRAL: Wasserman Agency reveals new name, cancelling disgraced founder
The post NBA stars with most single-game points, Bam Adebayo joins top 5 appeared first on The Big Lead.
Continue reading...
Adebayo and the Heat might not be in the thick of the NBA title conversation, but Tuesday’s game against the Washington Wizards proved to be a historic outing.
MORE: Michael Jordan praises LeBron James, weighs in on NBA GOAT debate
The Heat star became the second-highest single-game scorer in NBA history. Adebayo’s 83-point showing against Washington only trails Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in March 1962.
Meanwhile, Adebayo’s incredible showing also marks the highest single-game point total in Heat history. LeBron James previously held the scoring record with 61 points in 2014 against the Charlotte Bobcats.
Adebayo’s hot start to the Wizards game included a 31-point first quarter showing where he outscored the entire Washington team. That led to another 52 points across the final three quarters.
The 28 year old star has played with Miami since being drafted out of Kentucky in 2017. However, the three-time NBA All-Star’s legendary performance put him into exclusive all-time company.
MORE: Kevin Durant launches Nike-backed NIL program at major college program
Adebayo passes elite NBA legends like Kobe Bryant, David Robinson, Elgin Baylor and rising star Luka Doncic for the most single-game points.
You must be registered for see images attach
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr defends Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during an NBA game. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
In the modern NBA, only 11 players have ever reached the 70-plus point mark during a game. Meanwhile, Chamberlain’s incredible track record includes him breaking the barrier on six different occasions.
These are the players that have scored the most points during an NBA game.
NBA stars with most single-game points
- Wilt Chamberlain – 100 points
- Bam Adebayo – 83 points
- Kobe Bryant – 81 points
- Wilt Chamberlain – 78 points
- Wilt Chamberlain (twice), David Thompson, Luka Doncic – 73 points
- Wilt Chamberlain – 72 points
- Elgin Baylor, David Robinson, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard – 71 points
- Wilt Chamberlain, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker – 70 points
— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —
NFL: 2026 NFL Free Agency’s biggest Day 1 winners
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: Randy Arozarena slams Cal Raleigh after he refuses to shake hands at WBC
MARCH MADNESS: 5 potential bracket-busting March Madness 2026 Cinderella teams
NBA: Adam Silver sends message after cancelling Hawks’ ‘Magic Monday’ promotion
PARALYMPICS: 2026 Winter Paralympics medal count standings entering March 10
VIRAL: Wasserman Agency reveals new name, cancelling disgraced founder
The post NBA stars with most single-game points, Bam Adebayo joins top 5 appeared first on The Big Lead.
Continue reading...
