Miami Heat's star center made history with his performance vs. the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, scoring 83 points. It's the second most in a single NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's previous total of 81.

Bam Adebayo put his name in the record books by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards, the second-most ever in an NBA game.

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.

Deni Avdija scored 23 of his 32 points in the first half and Donovan Clingan added a career-high 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers hold off the hard-charging Indiana

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard John Poulakidas, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) talks with Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) after their NBA basketball game in Cleveland,

Bam shattered LeBron James' Heat record for points in a game in three quarters.

NBA Power Rankings: Bam Adebayo scored 83 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt's record.

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