{"id":1821110,"date":"2026-03-11T07:16:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1821110"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:16:49","slug":"bam-adebayo-drops-83-points-recording-the-second-highest-scoring-game-ever-in-nba-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1821110","title":{"rendered":"Bam Adebayo Drops 83 Points, Recording the Second-Highest Scoring Game Ever in NBA History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F11%2Fnba-bam-adebayo-83-points-second-highest-scoring-game-ever-record-surpass-kobe-bryant-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category 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class=\"credit \">Megan Briggs\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-03-11T07:16:49Z\">16 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             458<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday night, scoring an astonishing 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Kaseya Center<\/li>\n<li>The performance surpasses Kobe Bryant\u2019s legendary 81-point game from 2006, placing Adebayo second on the all-time NBA single-game scoring list behind only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s untouchable 100-point mark<\/li>\n<li>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made attempted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The basketball world witnessed absolute history on Tuesday night. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, long celebrated as a defensive anchor and highly versatile playmaker, completely rewrote the record books with an unbelievable 83-point explosion against the Washington Wizards. Surpassing Kobe Bryant\u2019s iconic 81-point performance from 2006, Adebayo has officially secured his spot at number two on the NBA\u2019s all-time single-game scoring list, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s mythical 100-point game from 1962.<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo wasted absolutely no time setting the tone at the Kaseya Center. Taking on a massive offensive burden with key scorers like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell sidelined due to injury, the 28-year-old big man poured in a staggering 31 points in the first quarter alone. By halftime, he had tallied 43 points, and he pushed that total to 62 by the end of the third\u2014officially breaking LeBron James\u2019 previous Heat franchise record of 61 points.\n<\/p>\n<p>As the fourth quarter unfolded, it became clear that history was within reach. Despite facing relentless double and triple teams from the Wizards\u2019 defense, Adebayo continued to attack the rim and lived at the foul line. He finished the 150-129 victory shooting 20-for-43 from the floor and 7-for-22 from three-point range. Most impressively, he shattered two long-standing NBA records by making 36 of his 43 free-throw attempts, surpassing marks previously held by Wilt Chamberlain, Adrian Dantley, and Dwight Howard.\n<\/p>\n<p>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made (36) and free throws attempted (43) in a single game. Head coach Erik Spoelstra summed up the disbelief, noting, \u201cOnce he got to 50, then we\u2019re thinking, \u2018All right, maybe he can get to 60\u2019. And when he got to 60, it just kept on going\u2026 An absolutely surreal night.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his monumental achievement, Adebayo was visibly emotional after hugging his mother courtside. \u201cWilt, me, then Kobe, it sounds crazy,\u201d he told reporters. \u201cI didn\u2019t think it was going to be 83, but to have this moment is surreal, because\u2026 to be able to do it at home, in front of my mom, in front of my people, in front of the home fans, this is a mark in history that will forever be remembered.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo\u2019s 83-point masterpiece is not just the defining moment of his career, but one of the greatest individual athletic feats in modern sports history. As the Heat extend their winning streak to six games, the rest of the NBA is left entirely speechless by Miami\u2019s newly crowned scoring king.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6685885\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Inter Miami Co-Owner Reveals Lionel Messi Earns up to $80 Million USD per Year\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6685728\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>UFC Unveils Massive Fight Card for Historic White House Event Led by Topuria vs. Gaethje\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6686534\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jake Paul\u2019s MVPW Brings Women\u2019s Boxing Back to ESPN\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday night, scoring an astonishing 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Kaseya Center<\/li>\n<li>The performance surpasses Kobe Bryant\u2019s legendary 81-point game from 2006, placing Adebayo second on the all-time NBA single-game scoring list behind only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s untouchable 100-point mark<\/li>\n<li>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made attempted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The basketball world witnessed absolute history on Tuesday night. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, long celebrated as a defensive anchor and highly versatile playmaker, completely rewrote the record books with an unbelievable 83-point explosion against the Washington Wizards. Surpassing Kobe Bryant\u2019s iconic 81-point performance from 2006, Adebayo has officially secured his spot at number two on the NBA\u2019s all-time single-game scoring list, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s mythical 100-point game from 1962.<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo wasted absolutely no time setting the tone at the Kaseya Center. Taking on a massive offensive burden with key scorers like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell sidelined due to injury, the 28-year-old big man poured in a staggering 31 points in the first quarter alone. By halftime, he had tallied 43 points, and he pushed that total to 62 by the end of the third\u2014officially breaking LeBron James\u2019 previous Heat franchise record of 61 points.\n<\/p>\n<p>As the fourth quarter unfolded, it became clear that history was within reach. Despite facing relentless double and triple teams from the Wizards\u2019 defense, Adebayo continued to attack the rim and lived at the foul line. He finished the 150-129 victory shooting 20-for-43 from the floor and 7-for-22 from three-point range. Most impressively, he shattered two long-standing NBA records by making 36 of his 43 free-throw attempts, surpassing marks previously held by Wilt Chamberlain, Adrian Dantley, and Dwight Howard.\n<\/p>\n<p>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made (36) and free throws attempted (43) in a single game. Head coach Erik Spoelstra summed up the disbelief, noting, \u201cOnce he got to 50, then we\u2019re thinking, \u2018All right, maybe he can get to 60\u2019. And when he got to 60, it just kept on going\u2026 An absolutely surreal night.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his monumental achievement, Adebayo was visibly emotional after hugging his mother courtside. \u201cWilt, me, then Kobe, it sounds crazy,\u201d he told reporters. \u201cI didn\u2019t think it was going to be 83, but to have this moment is surreal, because\u2026 to be able to do it at home, in front of my mom, in front of my people, in front of the home fans, this is a mark in history that will forever be remembered.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo\u2019s 83-point masterpiece is not just the defining moment of his career, but one of the greatest individual athletic feats in modern sports history. As the Heat extend their winning streak to six games, the rest of the NBA is left entirely speechless by Miami\u2019s newly crowned scoring king.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6685885\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Inter Miami Co-Owner Reveals Lionel Messi Earns up to $80 Million USD per Year\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6685728\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>UFC Unveils Massive Fight Card for Historic White House Event Led by Topuria vs. Gaethje\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6686534\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jake Paul\u2019s MVPW Brings Women\u2019s Boxing Back to ESPN\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, long celebrated as a defensive anchor and highly versatile playmaker, completely rewrote the record books with an unbelievable 83-point explosion against the Washington Wizards. Surpassing Kobe Bryant\u2019s iconic 81-point performance from 2006, Adebayo has officially secured his spot at number two on the NBA\u2019s all-time single-game scoring list, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s mythical 100-point game from 1962.<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo wasted absolutely no time setting the tone at the Kaseya Center. Taking on a massive offensive burden with key scorers like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell sidelined due to injury, the 28-year-old big man poured in a staggering 31 points in the first quarter alone. By halftime, he had tallied 43 points, and he pushed that total to 62 by the end of the third\u2014officially breaking LeBron James\u2019 previous Heat franchise record of 61 points.\n<\/p>\n<p>As the fourth quarter unfolded, it became clear that history was within reach. Despite facing relentless double and triple teams from the Wizards\u2019 defense, Adebayo continued to attack the rim and lived at the foul line. He finished the 150-129 victory shooting 20-for-43 from the floor and 7-for-22 from three-point range. Most impressively, he shattered two long-standing NBA records by making 36 of his 43 free-throw attempts, surpassing marks previously held by Wilt Chamberlain, Adrian Dantley, and Dwight Howard.\n<\/p>\n<p>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made (36) and free throws attempted (43) in a single game. Head coach Erik Spoelstra summed up the disbelief, noting, \u201cOnce he got to 50, then we\u2019re thinking, \u2018All right, maybe he can get to 60\u2019. And when he got to 60, it just kept on going\u2026 An absolutely surreal night.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his monumental achievement, Adebayo was visibly emotional after hugging his mother courtside. \u201cWilt, me, then Kobe, it sounds crazy,\u201d he told reporters. \u201cI didn\u2019t think it was going to be 83, but to have this moment is surreal, because\u2026 to be able to do it at home, in front of my mom, in front of my people, in front of the home fans, this is a mark in history that will forever be remembered.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo\u2019s 83-point masterpiece is not just the defining moment of his career, but one of the greatest individual athletic feats in modern sports history. As the Heat extend their winning streak to six games, the rest of the NBA is left entirely speechless by Miami\u2019s newly crowned scoring king.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6685885\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Inter Miami Co-Owner Reveals Lionel Messi Earns up to $80 Million USD per Year\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6685728\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>UFC Unveils Massive Fight Card for Historic White House Event Led by Topuria vs. Gaethje\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6686534\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Jake Paul\u2019s MVPW Brings Women\u2019s Boxing Back to ESPN\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NBAMiami HeatBam Adebayo\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-03-11T07:16:49Z\">16 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             458<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-03-11T07:16:49Z\">16 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-03-11T07:16:49Z\">16 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             458<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday night, scoring an astonishing 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Kaseya Center<\/li>\n<li>The performance surpasses Kobe Bryant\u2019s legendary 81-point game from 2006, placing Adebayo second on the all-time NBA single-game scoring list behind only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s untouchable 100-point mark<\/li>\n<li>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made attempted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The basketball world witnessed absolute history on Tuesday night. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, long celebrated as a defensive anchor and highly versatile playmaker, completely rewrote the record books with an unbelievable 83-point explosion against the Washington Wizards. Surpassing Kobe Bryant\u2019s iconic 81-point performance from 2006, Adebayo has officially secured his spot at number two on the NBA\u2019s all-time single-game scoring list, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s mythical 100-point game from 1962.<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo wasted absolutely no time setting the tone at the Kaseya Center. Taking on a massive offensive burden with key scorers like Tyler Herro and Norman Powell sidelined due to injury, the 28-year-old big man poured in a staggering 31 points in the first quarter alone. By halftime, he had tallied 43 points, and he pushed that total to 62 by the end of the third\u2014officially breaking LeBron James\u2019 previous Heat franchise record of 61 points.\n<\/p>\n<p>As the fourth quarter unfolded, it became clear that history was within reach. Despite facing relentless double and triple teams from the Wizards\u2019 defense, Adebayo continued to attack the rim and lived at the foul line. He finished the 150-129 victory shooting 20-for-43 from the floor and 7-for-22 from three-point range. Most impressively, he shattered two long-standing NBA records by making 36 of his 43 free-throw attempts, surpassing marks previously held by Wilt Chamberlain, Adrian Dantley, and Dwight Howard.\n<\/p>\n<p>Along with setting a new Heat franchise scoring record, Adebayo also broke the all-time NBA records for both free throws made (36) and free throws attempted (43) in a single game. Head coach Erik Spoelstra summed up the disbelief, noting, \u201cOnce he got to 50, then we\u2019re thinking, \u2018All right, maybe he can get to 60\u2019. And when he got to 60, it just kept on going\u2026 An absolutely surreal night.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his monumental achievement, Adebayo was visibly emotional after hugging his mother courtside. \u201cWilt, me, then Kobe, it sounds crazy,\u201d he told reporters. \u201cI didn\u2019t think it was going to be 83, but to have this moment is surreal, because\u2026 to be able to do it at home, in front of my mom, in front of my people, in front of the home fans, this is a mark in history that will forever be remembered.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Adebayo\u2019s 83-point masterpiece is not just the defining moment of his career, but one of the greatest individual athletic feats in modern sports history. As the Heat extend their winning streak to six games, the rest of the NBA is left entirely speechless by Miami\u2019s newly crowned scoring king.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    NBAMiami HeatBam Adebayo\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/3\/nba-bam-adebayo-83-points-second-highest-scoring-game-ever-record-surpass-kobe-bryant-news&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F03%2F11%2Fnba-bam-adebayo-83-points-second-highest-scoring-game-ever-record-surpass-kobe-bryant-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports 16 Hrs ago 458 Views 1\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Megan Briggs\/Getty Images Sports 16 Hrs ago 458 Views 1\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday night, scoring an astonishing 83 points in a 150-129 victory over the Washington Wizards [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1821110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1821110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1821110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1821110\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1821110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1821110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1821110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}