Bam Adebayo Sets NBA Scoring Record with 61 Points

On March 10, 2026, at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat made NBA history by becoming the second highest scorer in points per game in NBA history. He achieved this milestone by scoring 61 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, leading the Heat to a 150-129 victory.

This performance placed Adebayo ahead of the late Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, marking a significant achievement in the modern era of basketball. Adebayo's accomplishment broke LeBron James' previous franchise single-game scoring record.

Reflecting on the emotional moment, Adebayo expressed gratitude towards his mother and trainers, highlighting the hard work and determination that led to this achievement. Born on July 18, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, Adebayo was selected as the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and signed a rookie scale contract with the Miami Heat on July 1, 2017.