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Here’s Stuart Scott on the Highlight Reel of Kobe Bryant’s 81 Point Game
Published:
January 22nd, 2006.
Kobe Bryant puts up 81 points in a comeback win over the Toronto Raptors at the Staples Center.
I remember watching the highlights on TV the next morning, with the late, great Stuart Scott taking us through the reel in a way that only he could. Give this clip a watch if you have a few minutes:
Kobe’s final stat line from that night:
28-46, 7-13 from three, 81 points, six rebounds, two assists, 18-20 from the foul line.
Trivia question –
Who scored the second most points for the Lakers in that game?
Answer –
Smush Parker, with 13 on 5-11 shooting.
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com