Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has etched his name into NBA history with an astonishing 83-point performance, drawing comparisons to legendary scorer Wilt Chamberlain. Adebayo’s stat line for the game included 20-of-43 from the field, an impressive 36-of-43 from the free-throw line, and 7-of-22 from beyond the arc.
“For me, it was simply about remaining calm, staying focused, and realizing that I was capable of achieving something exceptional,” Bam Adebayo stated. “I never imagined hitting 83 points. But experiencing this moment feels surreal, especially doing it at home, with my mother, my loved ones, and our fans present. It’s a historic achievement that will be forever etched in memory.”
Highest Individual Scoring Games in NBA History:
- Wilt Chamberlain: 100 points (Warriors vs. Knicks, March 2, 1962)
- Bam Adebayo: 83 points (Heat vs. Wizards, March 10, 2026)
- Kobe Bryant: 81 points (Lakers vs. Raptors, January 22, 2006)
- Wilt Chamberlain: 78 points (Warriors vs. Lakers, December 8, 1961, in 3OT)
Chamberlain remains the only player to have recorded multiple games (five) with over 70 points.
73 Points
- Luka Dončić: Mavericks vs. Hawks, January 26, 2024
- David Thompson: Nuggets vs. Pistons, April 9, 1978
- Wilt Chamberlain: Warriors vs. Knicks, November 16, 1962
- Wilt Chamberlain: Warriors vs. Packers, January 13, 1962
72 Points
- Wilt Chamberlain: Warriors vs. Lakers, November 3, 1962
71 Points
- Damian Lillard: Trail Blazers vs. Rockets, February 26, 2023
- Donovan Mitchell: Cavaliers vs. Bulls, January 2, 2023 (Overtime)
- David Robinson: Spurs vs. Clippers, April 24, 1994
- Elgin Baylor: Lakers vs. Knicks, November 15, 1960
70 Points
- Joel Embiid: 76ers vs. Spurs, January 22, 2024
- Devin Booker: Suns vs. Celtics, March 24, 2017
- Wilt Chamberlain: Warriors vs. Nationals, March 10, 1963
