Overview
- Adebayo set NBA single-game records with 36 made and 43 attempted free throws, shooting 20-for-43 overall and 7-for-22 from three in 42 minutes of Miami’s 150–129 win over Washington.
- Heat coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged keeping Adebayo in to pursue higher totals and drawing up plays for him, even using a late challenge with a large lead.
- Wizards coach Brian Keefe said the fourth quarter was "not a real basketball game," noting 16 free throws for Adebayo in the period and questioning some calls.
- League figures split on the feat, with Kevin Durant praising the accomplishment as others, including Ime Udoka and JJ Redick, criticized the whistle volume and late-game approach.
- Adebayo posted "Wilt. Me. Kobe" on Instagram and "God is great" on X after passing Bryant’s 81, as media and fans debated officiating and stat chasing, and no league action was reported.