The only NBA players who scored more than 31 points in any quarter since the 1996-97 season are Klay Thompson (37-point third quarter on Jan. 23, 2015), Kevin Love (34-point first quarter on Nov. 23, 2016), Carmelo Anthony (33-point third quarter on Dec. 10, 2008) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32-point third quarter on March 14, 2022).

MIAMI (AP) — It's Wilt, then Bam. Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over 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.

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Not everyone is celebrating Bam Adebayo’s record-setting 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The way that Adebayo went about securing his 83 points – a lot of free throws and unnatural shot chucking – rubbed some people the wrong way.

Amid all of the discussion about Bam Adebayo's 83-point game on Tuesday, the Miami Heat were able to poke fun at the fallout in the aftermath of their 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

When the sports world sees a major story, the betting world sees an opportunity. The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday to rank second on the NBA’s all-time list of single-game scorers.

Bam Adebayo probably won't come close to 83 points again tonight, but he'll play his part on defense in a Heat rout of the Bucks. Free Bucks vs. Heat predictions for March 12.

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