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A thread of Kobe Bryants best games throughout his career.
1. 81 point game vs the Raptors in 2006.
Kobe scored 55 of his 81 points in the 2nd half, willed the Lakers back in the game single handedly, had 27 in the 3rd qtr & 28 in the 4th. Shot 61 % from the field, 54 % from 3, 18-20 from the FT line on a 74 TS %. Greatest game ever.
Kobe scored 55 of his 81 points in the 2nd half, willed the Lakers back in the game single handedly, had 27 in the 3rd qtr & 28 in the 4th. Shot 61 % from the field, 54 % from 3, 18-20 from the FT line on a 74 TS %. Greatest game ever.
2. 2. 65 points vs the Blazers in 2007.
Kobe shot 60 % from the field this game, 8-12 from 3, and 11-12 from the line on a 73 Ts %. Had 33 points in the 4th quarter on 11-13 (85 %) shooting, 4-4 from 3 & 7-8 from the line near PERFECT 29 mins of basketball for the Mamba.
Kobe shot 60 % from the field this game, 8-12 from 3, and 11-12 from the line on a 73 Ts %. Had 33 points in the 4th quarter on 11-13 (85 %) shooting, 4-4 from 3 & 7-8 from the line near PERFECT 29 mins of basketball for the Mamba.
3. 62 points in 3 qtrs vs. the Mavericks in 2006.
Outscoring a Mavericks team (that won 60 games that year) by himself through 3 quarters is remarkable. Kobe did it all on a 74 Ts % and had 30 points in the 3rd quarter to the Mavericks 17. It was so bad they started hacking him.
Outscoring a Mavericks team (that won 60 games that year) by himself through 3 quarters is remarkable. Kobe did it all on a 74 Ts % and had 30 points in the 3rd quarter to the Mavericks 17. It was so bad they started hacking him.
4. 60 points in his last game ever played vs the Jazz in 2016.
Kobe shot the ball 50 times but he shot 44 % from the field and scored 23 points in the 4th qtr on 50 % shooting & 3-5 from 3 to seal the game in only Kobe fashion. To score 60 points at age 37 was and is ridiculous.
Kobe shot the ball 50 times but he shot 44 % from the field and scored 23 points in the 4th qtr on 50 % shooting & 3-5 from 3 to seal the game in only Kobe fashion. To score 60 points at age 37 was and is ridiculous.
5. 48 points vs the Kings in the First Round of the 2001 Playoffs.
Kobe (aged 22 at the time) had 48 points, 16 rebounds on 51 % from the field vs the 55 win Kings on the road to clinch the series in 4 games. He had 15 points in the 4th quarter on 5-8 shooting from the field.
Kobe (aged 22 at the time) had 48 points, 16 rebounds on 51 % from the field vs the 55 win Kings on the road to clinch the series in 4 games. He had 15 points in the 4th quarter on 5-8 shooting from the field.
6. 61 points in MSG in 2009.
Kobe scored 18 points in the first quarter his fast start showed it was going to be a long night. He shot 19-31 (61 %) from the field, 3-6 from 3 & a perfect 20-20 from the FT line. The Mamba put on a record setting performance this night.
Kobe scored 18 points in the first quarter his fast start showed it was going to be a long night. He shot 19-31 (61 %) from the field, 3-6 from 3 & a perfect 20-20 from the FT line. The Mamba put on a record setting performance this night.
7. 41 points vs the Magic in the 2009 Finals.
With the chatter at the time being could Kobe win a ring without Shaq, Kobe put those questions to bed fast in game 1 by scoring 41 points, 8 rebounds & 8 assists before ultimately defeating the Magic in 5 games.
With the chatter at the time being could Kobe win a ring without Shaq, Kobe put those questions to bed fast in game 1 by scoring 41 points, 8 rebounds & 8 assists before ultimately defeating the Magic in 5 games.
8. Kobe Bryants 60 points vs the Grizzlies in 2007.
Kobe shot 54 % from the field, 3-7 from 3 & 17-18 from the line with a 67 Ts %. He scored 36 of his 60 points in the final 2 qtrs while having 17 in the 4th quarter. Mamba showed out in front of his soon to be teammate Gasol.
Kobe shot 54 % from the field, 3-7 from 3 & 17-18 from the line with a 67 Ts %. He scored 36 of his 60 points in the final 2 qtrs while having 17 in the 4th quarter. Mamba showed out in front of his soon to be teammate Gasol.
9. Kobes 12 3s made vs the Sonics in 2003.
Kobe had the record of most 3s made in a game before the greatest shooting backcourt in history came along. Kobe had 38 of his 45 points In quarters 2 & 3, shot a perfect 6-6 from 3 in the 2nd & 5-7 in the 3rd, 11-13 in that span.
Kobe had the record of most 3s made in a game before the greatest shooting backcourt in history came along. Kobe had 38 of his 45 points In quarters 2 & 3, shot a perfect 6-6 from 3 in the 2nd & 5-7 in the 3rd, 11-13 in that span.
10. Kobes 55 point game vs Michael Jordan in 2003.
In Kobes last game vs MJ he didn’t disappoint, went for 55 points, on 52 % Fg, 9-13 from 3, 16-18 from the line & an insane 75 % Ts. Had 40 pts in the first half on 14-19 from the field & 7-11 from 3. Passing of the torch game?
In Kobes last game vs MJ he didn’t disappoint, went for 55 points, on 52 % Fg, 9-13 from 3, 16-18 from the line & an insane 75 % Ts. Had 40 pts in the first half on 14-19 from the field & 7-11 from 3. Passing of the torch game?
11. 41 point clutch game vs the Raptors in 2013.
Kobe had 41 pts, 6 rebs & 12 asts this game while shooting a 50 % from the field & from 3. 19 pts in the 4th qtr and OT combined & his 3 straight difficult 3s in clutch time to will the Lakers to OT is what was most impressive.
Kobe had 41 pts, 6 rebs & 12 asts this game while shooting a 50 % from the field & from 3. 19 pts in the 4th qtr and OT combined & his 3 straight difficult 3s in clutch time to will the Lakers to OT is what was most impressive.
12. 47 point game vs the Blazers in 2013.
Kobes line in this game was 47 pts, 8 rebs, 6 asts, 3 stls & 4 blks on 52 % from the field & 18-18 from the line. Kobe battled with a young Damian Lillard & did everything he could on both ends to keep the Lakers playoff hopes alive.
Kobes line in this game was 47 pts, 8 rebs, 6 asts, 3 stls & 4 blks on 52 % from the field & 18-18 from the line. Kobe battled with a young Damian Lillard & did everything he could on both ends to keep the Lakers playoff hopes alive.
13. 49 point, 10 assist game vs the Nuggets in the 2008 playoffs.
Kobe was unstoppable this game shooting a ridiculous 18-27 from the field, 5-9 from 3 with an 80 Ts %. He torched anyone who got matched up on him. Scored 19 of his 49 pts in the 4th quarter on 6-7 shooting.
Kobe was unstoppable this game shooting a ridiculous 18-27 from the field, 5-9 from 3 with an 80 Ts %. He torched anyone who got matched up on him. Scored 19 of his 49 pts in the 4th quarter on 6-7 shooting.
14. Closing out the Spurs in Game 5 of the 2008 WCF.
Kobe ended the game with 39 points & was just unstoppable in the 2nd half. He had 17 in the 4th on 6-10 shooting & was hitting clutch shot after clutch shot to keep SA at bay as he once again eliminated his rival Tim Duncan.
Kobe ended the game with 39 points & was just unstoppable in the 2nd half. He had 17 in the 4th on 6-10 shooting & was hitting clutch shot after clutch shot to keep SA at bay as he once again eliminated his rival Tim Duncan.
15. 41 point game vs the Nuggets in the 2009 Playoffs.
Kobe had 41 pts, 6 rebs & 5 asts on 50-40-88 & as usual did most of his damage late with 26 pts coming in the 2nd half & 13 of them in the 4th qtr in Kobe fashion in a must win game to avoid going down 1-2 in the series
Kobe had 41 pts, 6 rebs & 5 asts on 50-40-88 & as usual did most of his damage late with 26 pts coming in the 2nd half & 13 of them in the 4th qtr in Kobe fashion in a must win game to avoid going down 1-2 in the series
Crazy to think how much Kobe did with lack of spacing and tougher defenses in the 2000s and early 2010s, then think what he could do now with todays more free flowing offense, better spacing and not as intense defense. Makes you wonder. Regardless, Kobe was amazing in his time.
