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A'ja Wilson Had Perfect Reaction as Bam Adebayo Passed Kobe Bryant During Record Game

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has a new benchmark to reach for thanks to Bam Adebayo's record night for the Miami Heat.
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Nov 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; WNBA player A'ja Wilson shows off her Miami Heat Bam Adebayo jersey before the game between the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Nov 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; WNBA player A'ja Wilson shows off her Miami Heat Bam Adebayo jersey before the game between the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images | Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo set the sports world ablaze with his scoring exploits on Tuesday night. Adebayo not only passed LeBron James for the most points scored in a single game in Heat history (which was 61), but he went on to tally 83 points total, passing Kobe Bryant for the second-most ever in the NBA.

And Adebayo did it all in front of his biggest admirer, WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson. Wilson was seen enthusiastically supporting her boyfriend's career night from the sideline, smiling and clapping as he continued to put points up in the scoring column.

Wilson also took to social media during the contest to explain how Adebayo's performance could serve as motivation for her this coming season.

"Welp won’t have the highest career high in the house anymore 😭 but at least it gives me something to go after 🤭," Wilson posted on Threads during the game.

Wilson's career high is 53, so she now has something to aspire to. However, it must be noted that not only are WNBA games shorter than NBA games, but Wilson holds the league record for points in a game (tied with Liz Cambage), while Adebayo still remains behind Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100 points on the men's side.

Wilson sent out several other posts during the game, writing, "HISTORY!!!" after the game concluded and then adding a joke about the ridiculousness of Adebayo's accomplishment.

"Go ahead and pee in that cup my boi! ✨," she wrote along with a laughing gif of Charlie Murphy from Chappelle's Show.

A'ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo Show Mutual Support

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Dec 29, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson attends the game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Wilson's support of course comes after Adebayo cheered her on during the 2025 WNBA season.

After the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury to capture the championship, Wilson's third, she made a beeline to Adebayo to celebrate and thank him for believing in her.

The heartwarming moment went viral, as Wilson's response to Adebayo's heroics surely will as well.

The pair had kept coy about their relationship for a while, leaving it to fans to put the hints together. However, since going fully public Wilson and Adebayo have often been seen supporting the other in their respective on court exploits.

And between Wilson's championship, recent WNBA MVP, and now Adebayo passing Bryant for 2nd most points all-time in an NBA game—the couple has had much mutual basketball brilliance to celebrate.

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ROBIN LUNDBERG

Robin Lundberg is a media veteran and hoops head who has spent the bulk of his career with iconic brands like Sports Illustrated and ESPN. His insights have also been featured on platforms such as Fox and CNN and he can currently be heard hosting shows for Sirius XM and on his burgeoning YouTube show. And now he brings his basketball expertise to Women's Fastbreak on SI!

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