Late in the game against the Wizards, Bam Adebayo's Heat teammates intentionally fouled to extend the game and give him the best opportunity to tally as many points as possible

Even days after Bam Adebayo's histroic 83-points, the NBA is still talking about the record and saying it was only possible against the Washington Wizards.

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night for the Miami Heat sparked criticism as fans questioned late fouls during the win over the Washington Wizards.

On Tuesday night, Bam Adebayo scored 83 points - the second-highest total by a player in a single game - against the Wizards, and Victor Wembanyama struggled to hide his true feelings

Stephen A. Smith blasts the Washington Wizards’ ‘trash’ defense after Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game.

An 83-point game puts a player in the NBA record books, but it takes something truly special to get a text from Michael Jordan. The Miami Heat star’s once-in-a-lifetime performance against the Washington Wizards instantly placed his name alongside some all-time greats.

His 83 points are the second most in a single game in NBA history, only behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance in 1962, as he surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance from 2006. His 36 free throws are a new record for the most made in a single game.

Adebayo was absolutely unstoppable early in Tuesday’s Heat game against Washington.