Adebayo's 83-Point Game: New NBA Record or Kobe's Shadow?

0:00On March 11th, Bam Adubio of the Miami Heat made NBA history on Tuesday, March 10th when he poured in 83 points against the Washington, Wizards. That score, not Kobe Bryant's famous 81 point game down to third place, leaving only Wilts Chamberlain's 100 from 1962. A head on the single game list, he got off to a scorching start with 43 points in the first half alone. A huge part of that total came from the free throw line, where Adubio went 36 for 43, accounting for nearly half his points. Fans lit up social media right away, with many questioning the referees for what they saw as too many calls in his favor. They often compared it to Bryant's night when he only attempted 20 free throws while carrying his team. Bryant's epic performance came back in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors, helping the Lakers rally for a win against the tougher opponent. Meanwhile, the Heat built a big lead over the young, rebuilding Wizards. The debate rages on about whether Adubio's mark carries the same weight, but it sparked

1:04fresh talk around the league's greatest scoring explosions.