Overview
- Miami routed Washington 150-129 as Adebayo finished with 83 points on 20-of-43 shooting, 7-of-22 from three and 36-of-43 at the line, adding nine rebounds and three assists.
- Adebayo’s surge featured 31 points in the first quarter and 43 by halftime, both Miami franchise records, before reaching 62 through three quarters.
- The victory moved the Heat to 37-29 and extended their winning streak to six games, with Milwaukee visiting Miami on Thursday.
- NBA Communications posted the official all-time list placing Adebayo behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 and ahead of Kobe Bryant’s 81.
- LeBron James, Kevin Durant and others praised the performance as coach Erik Spoelstra called it “surreal,” while media discussion focused on Miami’s late-game approach and Washington’s intentional fouling.