Bam Adebayo reflects on his historic 83-point game against Wizards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
On March 10, 2026, Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, marking the highest total since Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006. Adebayo expressed mixed feelings about the aftermath at the 2026 ESPY Awards, recalling both the excitement and the exhaustion he experienced during the game. Despite the accolades, he noted the lack of support from his teammates at the time, acknowledging the pressure he faced while leading the Miami Heat through a challenging period. His performance has since been recognized as one of the greatest in NBA history.
- •Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-highest in NBA history.
- •The game took place on March 10, 2026, against the Wizards.
- •Adebayo felt exhausted due to teammate absences during the game.
- •He discussed the experience at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
- •His performance is now a defining moment in his career.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo recalls the aftermath of his now-iconic 83-point night vs the Wizards
"Bam Adebayo's iconic 83-point game was a great night for him, but he did have some less-than-fond memories of it.
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