Kobe Bryant 81 Points vs Raptors January 2006
The night Kobe scored 81.
On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored a career-high 81 points, the third most in an NBA game.
- Player
- Kobe Bryant
- Opponent
- Toronto Raptors
- Date
- January 22, 2006
- Points Scored
- 81
- Field Goals Made-Attempted
- 28 of 46
- Three Pointers Made-Attempted
- 7 of 13
- Free Throws Made-Attempted
- 18 of 20
Lore & Background
The Lakers trailed by 18 points in the first half and were down 63-49 at halftime. Kobe's scoring run began in the third quarter and they took the lead late in the third quarter.
In Their Own Story
The arena lights hummed with a low frequency as the fourth quarter wore on. Kobe stood at the free-throw line, sweat dripping onto the hardwood, his chest heaving slightly after another brutal drive. He sank both shots, the net snapping crisply. A roar erupted from the crowd, a sound that seemed to shake the very foundations of the building. He walked back down the court, eyes locked on the rim, knowing he wasn't done yet.
Reader's Guide
Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006, leading the Lakers to a comeback victory after a slow start.
Did You Know?
- Kobe's 81 points are the third most in an NBA game.
- The Lakers were down 63-49 at halftime before Kobe's scoring surge.
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