At face value, it seems that Kobe Bryant's 81-point outburst in 2006 was an extreme act of selfishness. After all, the Los Angeles Lakers icon was known for being a "ball hog" who jacked up shots ...

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Meanwhile, when Kobe Bryant scored 81, he took just 46 field goal attempts and made 28. He also went 7-13 from 3-point territory and 18-20 from the free-throw line in 41 minutes of playing time.

Kevin Hart recalled the legendary night Kobe Bryant scored 81 points and the trash talk that followed. He shared a hilarious story about how Kobe clowned Jalen Rose for years after that game. Hart’s ...

Kobe Bryant delivered a historic 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006. The Los Angeles Lakers ...

Lakers G Kobe Bryant scored 81 points--the second highest point total of all time--and the Lakers defeated the Raptors in a historic game.

From an episode of Real NBA, Kobe Bryant reflects back on one of the major highlights of his career- the 81-point game against the Raptors in 2006.

His passion for the Lakers and admiration for Kobe Bryant have been a defining ... claiming that he owned a shoe worn by Bryant during the legendary 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors.

Jalen Rose reflects on the Toronto Raptors' failed defensive strategy during Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point game.

Lakers G Kobe Bryant scored 81 points--the second highest point total of all time--and the Lakers defeated the Raptors in a historic game.