Bam Adebayo shattered the record for most made free throws in an NBA game on March 10, 2026.Â
The Heat center went 36-of-43 from the line en route to a record-breaking 83-point explosion against the tanking Wizards.Â
Here’s the full list of the NBA’s best nights at the free-throw line.Â
Most Free Throws Made In An NBA Game
| Rank | Player (Team) | Free Throws Made | Free Throws Attempted | Total Game Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bam Adebayo (Heat) | 36 | 43 | 83 |
| T-2 | Wilt Chamberlain (76ers) | 28 | 32 | 100 |
| T-2 | Adrian Dantley (Jazz) | 28 | 29 | 46 |
| 4 | Adrian Dantley (Jazz) | 27 | 31 | 47 |
| T-5 | Adrian Dantley (Jazz) | 26 | 29 | 50 |
| T-5 | Michael Jordan (Bulls) | 26 | 27 | 58 |
| T-5 | Anthony Davis (Lakers) | 26 | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Dwight Howard (Lakers) | 25 | 39 | 39 |
| T-9 | Frank Selvy (Hawks) | 24 | 26 | 42 |
| T-9 | Willie Burton (76ers) | 24 | 28 | 53 |
| T-9 | Allen Iverson (76ers) | 24 | 27 | 60 |
| T-9 | LeBron James (Cavaliers) | 24 | 28 | 47 |
| T-9 | Kevin Durant (Thunder) | 24 | 26 | 46 |
| T-9 | DeMar DeRozan (Raptors) | 24 | 25 | 38 |
| T-9 | Devin Booker (Suns) | 24 | 26 | 70 |
| T-9 | James Harden (Rockets) | 24 | 24 | 50 |
| T-9 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) | 24 | 32 | 64 |
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